Farm Labor Organizing Committee - FLOC

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"Va a causar otra división de familias, particularmente ciudadanos estadounidenses que pueden tener un cónyuge que solicite una tarjeta verde", dijo Velásquez

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“It’s going to cause another division of families, particularly American citizens who may have a spouse that’s an applicant for a green card,” said Velasquez.

Immigration advocates warn proposed Green Card rule could disrupt families, workforce The Trump administration is proposing a major change to the green card process that could require some applicants to leave the U.S. while they await approval.

"Estas detenciones están teniendo un impacto dramático en la población, no solo en las personas indocumentadas y sus familias que tienen miedo de enviar a sus hijos a la escuela, tienen miedo de ir al supermercado", dijo Velásquez.

"Se han llevado a las madres de sus hijos, a los padres lejos de sus familias", dijo el manifestante Richard Torres. "Y sabiendo eso, no puedo dormir por la noche".

Si bien las detenciones de ICE son una de las principales preocupaciones, Velásquez dijo que el Comité Organizador de Trabajo Agrícola también está impulsando su resolución para realizar cambios en el sistema de inmigración de los Estados Unidos.

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"These detentions are having a dramatic impact on the population, not only the undocumented people and their families who are afraid to send their kids to school, afraid to go to the grocery store," Velasquez said.

"They've taken away the mothers from their children, the fathers away from their families," said protester Richard Torres. "And knowing that, I can't sleep at night."

While ICE detentions are a top concern, Velasquez said the Farm Labor Organizing Committee is also pushing forward its resolution to make changes to the U.S. immigration system.

Protesters call for end to ICE contracts in Ohio detention centers Ohio is home to six detention centers housing detainees for ICE. Prior to January of 2025, there were only two.

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