Update 4/20
Latest:
~ Hundreds Converge on Farmville - Protest New Detention Center Plans
~ New Video of Farmville Protest
~ Virginia Immigrant People's Coalition Takes on Farmville Detention Center:
This struggle will now be under the banner of the VIP Coalition. The website is under development. For now check here and Mexicanos sin Fronteras for updates.
~ ICE Halts Detentions at Piedmont
Thanks to the efforts of the individuals and organizations across the state, no more detainees are currently being sent to suffer under the horrendous conditions at Piedmont Regional Jail. This is an important victory and we need to keep up the pressure to stop the new center from opening. Read the story in The Washington Post
~ Media Updates:
Excellent article on Piedmont and Farmville in Good magazine.
NPR's All Things Considered feature story on the Farmville campaign.
The New York Times and The Washington Post report on the detainees exposing medical neglect in the death at Piedmont Regional Jail and our campaign against the new detention center. Also - Listen to an excellent piece by Virginia Public Radio. Go to our media page to see the other regional, national and international media attention this struggle has attracted.
~ There is no consensus:
The Farmville Herald changes its editorial position and one of our campaign goals is achieved.
~ Action Opportunities
Let Farmville Know the Detention Center is Hurting Their Image - Send Town Council an E-mail from the Farmville Parody Site.
Come to Farmville Wednesday, May 13th as we let the Town Council hear our voices during their meeting.
~ Local groups forming in cities around the state to stop the detention center. Contact us to find the one nearest to you.
Stop the Farmville Detention Center
A campaign for immigrant and prison justice in Virginia.
Background Updates How You Can Help
A campaign for immigrant and prison justice in Virginia.
Background Updates How You Can Help
Latest:
~ New Video of Farmville Protest
~ Virginia Immigrant People's Coalition Takes on Farmville Detention Center:
This struggle will now be under the banner of the VIP Coalition. The website is under development. For now check here and Mexicanos sin Fronteras for updates.
~ ICE Halts Detentions at Piedmont
Thanks to the efforts of the individuals and organizations across the state, no more detainees are currently being sent to suffer under the horrendous conditions at Piedmont Regional Jail. This is an important victory and we need to keep up the pressure to stop the new center from opening. Read the story in The Washington Post
~ Media Updates:
Excellent article on Piedmont and Farmville in Good magazine.
NPR's All Things Considered feature story on the Farmville campaign.
The New York Times and The Washington Post report on the detainees exposing medical neglect in the death at Piedmont Regional Jail and our campaign against the new detention center. Also - Listen to an excellent piece by Virginia Public Radio. Go to our media page to see the other regional, national and international media attention this struggle has attracted.
~ There is no consensus:
The Farmville Herald changes its editorial position and one of our campaign goals is achieved.
~ Action Opportunities
Let Farmville Know the Detention Center is Hurting Their Image - Send Town Council an E-mail from the Farmville Parody Site.
Come to Farmville Wednesday, May 13th as we let the Town Council hear our voices during their meeting.
~ Local groups forming in cities around the state to stop the detention center. Contact us to find the one nearest to you.