Today marks 18 years since I immigrated to the United States. Eighteen years of building a life, raising my children, and contributing to a country that welcomed me. But if I were arriving today, I don't know if I’d feel that same safety and warmth. What I’ve seen in recent months has shaken me deeply. Families like mine—immigrant families, parents, workers—are being targeted, detained without warning, and deported without due process. [1] This is a direct violation of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution [2], which guarantees due process of law to all people in the United States—...

If there’s one thing we moms know, it’s that every child deserves to feel safe and supported at school. But right now, across the country, schools are being targeted by immigration agencies - creating an environment of fear and uncertainty that impacts all children. “My kindergartener comes home daily telling me about friends who aren’t going to school because they are scared of ICE. My six-year-old - SIX YEARS OLD - is scared that ICE agents will come in and take her friends away. Kids shouldn’t have to worry that the government is going to come in and take them or their friends away. Kids...

This past Sunday, my church’s Spanish service felt eerily quiet. The benches were half-empty. The usual warmth and laughter were replaced with heavy silence. Many families chose to stay home, terrified that ICE would show up and tear them apart. Every parent wants their children to be able to worship, go to school, and get medical care safely. But right now, Trump and his MAGA Republican supporters are spreading fear and sowing division based on what we look like or where we come from to hand billionaires like Elon Musk and corporations the wealth our work creates. Speak out to protect all...

The first few days of the Trump administration have been tough—and sadly, not unexpected. As we’ve heard his plans for aggressive immigration policies aimed at criminalizing and demonizing immigrants, one thing remains clear: our strength lies in our community. In these challenging times, it’s important to remember: you are not alone. Together, we can stand strong, resilient, and united in defending the dignity and contributions of immigrants in our communities. To help navigate this period of uncertainty, we’ve gathered partner resources to provide you and people in your community with vital information and advocacy tools. Note that these resources are a starting place for information and not legal advice. Please continue to check back as these resources are updated and consult an immigration attorney for specific situations. Explore these materials, share them widely, and remember: knowledge is power, and we’re in this together every step of the way.

This past Tuesday marked a significant milestone as the TPS for Ecuador event unfolded at the Utah State Capitol, radiating success and celebration throughout. Immigrant voices resonated passionately, shedding light on their stories and emphasizing the indispensable contributions of immigrants to Utah's economy and the broader nation. TPS for Ecuador - UT Capitol.png Five individuals, including a prospective TPS holder, bravely shared their immigrant journeys, inspiring a call to action. Moe Hickey, CEO of Voices for Utah Children, and Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Governor's Office...

Nearly two years ago, amidst the tranquility of Ecuador's summer, my family's peaceful visist to my homeland turned into a nightmare. As political turmoil swept through the streets, our trip was abruptly halted in a small highland town, where the scarcity of gas heightened our sense of vulnerability. Suddenly, even a trip to the store felt perilous. With a heavy heart, we made the difficult decision to cut our visit short and return to the safety of our home in Utah. Tragically, we didn't have the chance to bid farewell to my grandparents as roadblocks prevented our passage. What followed was...

Nos encontramos a solo 9 días del plazo en el cual el WIC se quedará sin fondos si el Congreso no toma medidas antes. Es por eso que HOY MomsRising/MamásConPoder se está uniendo a organizaciones, defensores y padres de todo el país para un Día de Acción de Emergencia para el WIC. Necesitamos hacer sonar las alarmas para que el Congreso sepa que deben proteger la salud y nutrición de las mujeres embarazadas/madres posparto, bebés y niños pequeños. Aquí tienes 3 formas de acción de alto impacto, súper importantes y rápidas que puedes tomar para proteger al WIC: LLAMA a los miembros de tu...

La cuenta regresiva ha comenzado… ¡otra vez! El Congreso necesita tomar medidas para mantener al gobierno financiado antes del 17 de noviembre... y también DEBEN aprobar el cuidado infantil de emergencia y la financiación de WIC en ese momento o millones de familias, junto con las empresas y nuestra economía, se verán perjudicadas. [1] ***FIRMA NUESTRA CARTA pidiendo al Congreso que tome medidas para proteger a nuestras familias y nuestra economía lo antes posible aprobando un paquete presupuestario que incluya WIC y fondos de emergencia para el cuidado infantil. Esto es lo que está pasando...

Valoramos nuestras libertades. La libertad de estar con nuestros hijos y familias cuando más nos necesitan, de escoger lo que es mejor para nuestras familias, de enviar a nuestros hijos a escuelas en las que cada niño sienta que pertenece y donde pueda prosperar y la libertad de tener igualdad salarial y ganar un salario digno. Es hora de que tengamos políticas que permitan que nuestros hijos tengan el mejor comienzo en la vida, que los padres de familia y proveedores de cuidados puedan prosperar y que nuestros ancianos tengan los mejores años dorados posibles. Por eso las mamás se están...