Told They Can't

The Story of Migrant Child Farm Workers Who Became High-Profile Professionals

Successful TTC Screening in Washington, DC

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We held a special private screening of Told They Can't, narrated by Xolo Maridueña on July 22nd at the Hill Center in Washington, DC where six of the ten professionals featured in the film attended: Congressman Raul Ruiz, Lisa Ramirez, Fernando Mendoza MD, Ramon Resa MD, former Congressman Tony Cárdenas and Enrique Diaz. Also in attendance were California Senator Alex Padilla, … [Read more...] about Successful TTC Screening in Washington, DC

Congressman Ruiz stopped from doing his job.

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Congressman Raul Ruiz and Congresswoman Norma Torres were ILLEGALLY DENIED entry into the Adelanto ICE Facility. He explains: Under federal law, Members of Congress have the right to access any DHS facility used to detain immigrants, no notice required. Out of courtesy we still gave them notice. This isn’t just a door being closed. It’s a violation of oversight, … [Read more...] about Congressman Ruiz stopped from doing his job.

Sen. Anna Caballero stands with farmworkers.

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California State Senator Anna Caballero, one of the ten professionals featured in the documentary short film Told They Can't, supports the farm workers and agricultural economy of our state as she explains here: I proudly joined my colleagues in the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus in condemning the recent ICE raids in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. These … [Read more...] about Sen. Anna Caballero stands with farmworkers.