Farmworkers

Oregon Jury Convicts Truck Driver in Deadly I-5 Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers

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SALEM, Ore. — A truck driver has been convicted of multiple manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating accident on Interstate 5 that resulted in the deaths of seven farmworkers earlier this year, marking it one of Oregon’s most severe highway tragedies. The crash has sparked a broader discussion about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers on major highways. On Wednesday, the Marion County court found the driver, Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of seven counts of second-degree manslaughter. Additionally, he was convicted of reckless driving. However, the jury exonerated him on charges … Read more

Federal Judge Halts New Labor Protections for H-2A Visa Farmworkers, Sides with State AGs

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A federal judge in Kentucky has recently blocked new regulations introduced by the Biden-Harris administration that were designed to offer greater protections to foreign farmworkers in the United States under the H-2A visa program. The ruling came after several state attorneys general and Kentucky farmers argued that these changes were an overreach by the executive branch into areas requiring congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, presiding over the case, ruled that the administration could not legally grant these expanded rights, which included measures aimed at preventing the intimidation and discrimination against H-2A visa holders … Read more