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…
¡Nuestro caso de trata de personas presentado por dos trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos que cosecharon arándanos en Michigan ha avanzado! A finales de la semana pasada, un tribunal federal rechazó la mayoría de las mociones de desestimación presentadas por First Pick y otras entidades corporativas, despejando el camino para que Feliciano y Luis puedan exigir que estas empresas…
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…
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…
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…
Este Día Internacional de las Personas Migrantes, nos enorgullece compartir un resumen de una página con algunas de las noticias más impactantes del último año que destacaron el trabajo de CDM y amplificaron las voces de las personas trabajadoras migrantes. En este momento crítico, cuando la administración ataca a las personas trabajadoras migrantes y los…
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…
El pasado viernes, el mundo entero sintonizó mientras la FIFA anunciaba las fechas y sedes de los partidos de la Copa Mundial del próximo año. Mientras la mayoría de las personas se enfocaban en el calendario de los partidos, nuestro equipo estaba concentrado en las protecciones para las personas trabajadoras migrantes durante el torneo. Inmediatamente…
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…
At a time when migration is being criminalized, when migrant families are being dehumanized, when worker protections are being weakened and workers themselves are being attacked, I find hope in the thousands of people who are standing up for freedom, fairness and justice. This #GivingTuesday I want to share with you a video that…