For years, agricultural workers in the United States have experienced serious health risks related to the use of pesticides in the fields where they work. Studies have revealed links between pesticide exposure and diverse illnesses including cancer, bronchitis and asthma. Exposure is especially harmful for children, young people and pregnant women.

Durante años, las y los trabajadores agrícolas en los Estados Unidos han sufrido serios problemas de salud relacionados con el uso de pesticidas en los campos donde trabajan. Estudios han revelado vínculos entre la exposición a pesticidas y diversas enfermedades incluyendo cáncer, bronquitis y asma.

This is a guest blog written by the ACLU of San Diego to share information about the Lopez-Venegas Class Action Lawsuit, which has allowed a group of people who were undocumented in the United States and removed to Mexico to return to U.S. Read more to learn about the case and how to participate.

Este es un blog escrito por la ACLU de San Diego para compartir información sobre la Demanda Colectiva Lopez-Venegas, la cual ha permitido por primera vez que personas que estuvieron sin documentos en los Estados Unidos y fueron obligadas a regresar a México tengan la oportunidad de volver a los EE.UU. Lee más para averiguar sobre el caso y cómo participar.

Are you thinking about traveling to the United States as an Au Pair or nanny with a J-1 visa? Many Au Pairs have wonderful experiences—but sometimes people find themselves in difficult situations.  Read below before you go to learn about your rights in the United States and resources where you can turn for support if you need it.

What is a J-1 visa? What is the Au Pair program?