Labor laws allow children as young as twelve years old to work in agriculture with their parent's consent. However, children of all ages can be found working in the fields.
Take Action in Support of Immigrants + Farmworkers
Take action in support of farmworkers, immigrants, and other vulnerable communities
+ Know Your Rights with regards to immigration:
- Download a Deportation Defense Card from United We Dream
- Know Your Rights: Discrimination Against Immigrants and Muslims from the ACLU
- What To Do When Encountering Law Enforcement from the National Immigrant Law Center
+ Set up a Rapid Response Team to respond quickly to raids and detentions. The Southern Poverty Law Center and Farmworker Justice are doing Know your Rights trainings for the community, and can help train on setting up a rapid response team.
+ Volunteer with the United Farm Workers to get the word out and assist with detainee support.
