Standing in Solidarity with Dolores Huerta and All Survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Harrassment.
We honor the strength and courage of Dolores Huerta and the other women who have spoken out about abuse at the hands of César Chávez. We stand with them and all survivors of sexual assault and harassment. Their bravery serves as a powerful reminder that women have always been, and will continue to be, the…
End Forced Labor in Maryland — Support HB1543
We have a critical opportunity to fight forced labor and human trafficking right here in Maryland. Currently under consideration in the Maryland House is HB1543 — an important bill designed to shield migrant guest workers from economic coercion, employer retaliation, and systemic abuse. To turn this vision into reality, we need your voice. Join us in urging…
Your support in action: Building power in Hidalgo and San Luis Potosí
Earlier this month, CDM staff held “Know Your Rights” workshops in the states of Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi. Alongside migrant worker women from the Migrant Defense Committee, we reached out to close to 300 workers in five communities. We provided critical rights information and resources to hundreds of farmworkers, many of whom are about to begin…
Big win for au pairs! Sandra and Tatiana’s case moves to trial
In 2020 CDM supported two au pairs, Sandra and Tatiana, in suing their host family, Michaele C. Samuel and Adam Ishaeik, for human trafficking and forced labor. And today, I’m happy to announce that we just won a huge victory in court: the judge denied the defendants’ latest attempts to dismiss the case and our clients’…
CDM urges Senate to stand up for decency and workers’ rights
January 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francisco Díaz Pinelo Communications and Media Relations Lead francisco@cdmigrante.org CDM urges Senate to stand up for decency and workers’ rights Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM) strongly opposes additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and urges the Senate Appropriations Committee members to VOTE NO…
Starting 2026 with a big win for farmworkers!
Our human trafficking case brought by two Mexican farmworkers who picked blueberries in Michigan has moved forward!! Late last week, a federal court rejected the majority of First Pick’s and other corporate entities’ motions to dismiss, clearing the way for Feliciano and Luis to hold these companies accountable for human trafficking and violations of the Migrant and…
Last chance to give!
The photos below capture some of our favorite moments from 2025—each one reflecting CDM’s impact and your immeasurable support. Help us continue this work in 2026. A gift today helps ensure we start the new year ready to respond quickly, protect workers from urgent threats, and build on the progress we’ve achieved together. Join us…
Help us end the year strong
This year, we defended critical protections, supported workers when they needed it most, and secured meaningful wins that strengthened rights and improved lives. Today we’re proud to share CDM’s 2025 Impact Report, which highlights these victories and the work behind them. Donate today to help CDM enter the new year with the flexibility and resources needed to respond…
This Migrants Day, What Are Migrant Workers Saying?
This International Migrants Day, we’re proud to share a one-page roundup of the most impactful news stories from the past year that highlighted CDM’s work and amplified the voices of migrant workers. In this critical moment, as the administration targets migrant workers and lawmakers push to expand guestworker programs—often while weakening key worker protections—ensuring that migrant…
On Human Rights Day, a Call to Strengthen Worker Protections in the USMCA
This International Human Rights Day, we’re urging the Office of the United States Trade Representative to strengthen migrant worker protections in the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). Today, as the Labor Council celebrated its third meeting with private and public sessions on the implementation of the USMCA labor chapter, CDM urged all three governments to maintain the Labor Chapter…
Holding FIFA Accountable: Protect Workers Now
Last Friday, the world tuned in as FIFA announced the dates and locations for next year’s World Cup matches. While most people were focused on the match schedules, our team was focused on protections for migrant workers during the games. Immediately following the draw, Ricardo Ortiz, CDM’s Campaign Strategist, met President Sheinbaum and urged her to ensure that…
For the workers who make Thanksgiving possible
The past few weeks have been very busy for all of us at CDM. Here’s a quick recap of everything we’ve been up to to ensure fair wages and strengthened protections for farm and poultry workers whose hard work make Thanksgiving feasts possible for families all across the United States: We strongly opposed the US Department of…