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Activists Face Deportation: Supporters Rally for Justice

6/18/2025

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Jose Ignacio "Nacho" De La Cruz and his stepdaughter Heidi Perez, dedicated activists with Migrant Justice in Vermont, were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol on June 14, facing the threat of deportation. Their supporters passionately rallied, highlighting their vital roles in championing immigrant rights. Legal efforts are now in motion to contest their unjust detention.

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Story summary

Jose Ignacio "Nacho" De La Cruz and his stepdaughter Heidi Perez, dedicated activists with Migrant Justice in Vermont, were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol on June 14, facing the threat of deportation. Their supporters passionately rallied, highlighting their vital roles in championing immigrant rights. Legal efforts are now in motion to contest their unjust detention.