Nacho and Heidi are not alone!
Posted Wed, 06/18/2025 - 5:08pm
On June 16th, less than two days after the violent and unlawful detention of Nacho and Heidi, hundreds gathered in front of the Vermont State House in an emergency rally demanding freedom for the Migrant Justice leaders. In an emotionally-charged event, loved ones spoke out against the government’s cruel separation of families as chants reverberated through the streets of the state capital: “Nacho, Heidi, no están solos!” You are not alone!
At the rally, speaker after speaker highlighted Nacho and Heidi’s fearless leadership advancing the struggle for human rights in Vermont, from winning protections from police discrimination, to expanding access to higher education and housing, to campaigning for Milk with Dignity. At just 18-year-old, Heidi’s impact as a young leader was on full display when Regina, a 10-year-old member of the Migrant Justice community, said through tears: “Heidi is an inspiration to me. When I grow up, I want to be just like her.”
Read more to learn the latest on their case, and to take action to support another Migrant Justice leader at risk of detention!