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Justice on the way: Elpidia, a lifetime of shelling crabs to support her four daughters.
October 14, 2026
I was married and living with my husband and four daughters in Mexico. When my husband was killed, I was left alone with my girls, so my...
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Learn about the history of the Migrant Defense Committee and its achievements over 20 years of fighting for workers’ rights. Join the Committee — together we are stronger!
October 14, 2026
Our History The Migrant Defense Committee was founded in Zacatecas, Mexico in 2006, when a group of migrant...
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Justice on the way: Elia, with scars from crab picking on her hands and hope for her children’s future in her heart.
October 14, 2026
The first time I went to the United States for work, I didn't intend to stay for long. I only planned to work for three years, while...
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