KDKA reported on how Frontline Dignity is making an impact across Western Pennsylvania through its rapid response network of community observers. “It’s neighbors protecting neighbors. Neighbors loving neighbors,” said Jaime Martinez. “We are observers, not obstructers; we are never interrupting, just observing. And our presence is sometimes enough for behaviors to change and situations to become less violent.” Read the … Read More

PennLive covered Jaime Martinez’s “Pilgrimage of Dignity” — a 130-mile walk to call attention to conditions at Pennsylvania’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center ICE facility. Jaime Martinez walked 130 miles from Pittsburgh to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in a “Pilgrimage of Dignity,” calling attention to the conditions faced by detainees at the ICE facility in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Read the … Read More

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review profiled how Frontline Dignity and its 23-year-old founder Jaime Martinez have become a prominent force in Western Pennsylvania as ICE raids continue. As ICE raids continue across Western Pennsylvania, Frontline Dignity and its 23-year-old founder Jaime Martinez have become a prominent force in the region — organizing a rapid response network of thousands of volunteers to … Read More

Frontline DIGNITY was mentioned on CBS Pittsburgh responding to ICE Activity at Central Diner in Robinson, PA. Agents chased a target through the front door and tackled a manager to the ground – reportedly breaking his arm. You can watch the full evening news story on CBS Pittsburgh: Video shows confrontation between apparent ICE agents and manager of restaurant.   … Read More

The Washington Observer profiled Frontline Dignity’s work in defense of dignity, highlighting how its rapid response network has protected neighbors from ICE enforcement. “Nine people who were huddled in that restaurant were able to walk home that night, they were able to kiss their families good-night all because a handful of people decided to show up and walk around, and … Read More

Public Source investigated the unsettling mystery of a Haitian immigrant’s death in Charleroi, with Frontline Dignity’s Jaime Martinez reflecting on the vigil and the community’s grief. “There is a mix of gratitude for the folks that could do something and anger that what they did could not have been enough that day despite their best efforts,” said Martinez. “The definition … Read More

Frontline DIGNITY was just featured in an article from US Catholic: “Pittsburgh advocacy groups use rapid response to stop ICE raids” From the article: Frontline Dignity’s rapid-response approach to defending immigrants’ rights offers a model that can inspire others across the nation. When Gretchen Jezerc learned of ICE raids ramping up in her hometown of Pittsburgh, she knew she had … Read More

WJAC reported on the conclusion of Frontline Dignity’s 130-mile walk from Pittsburgh to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, with Jaime Martinez reflecting on the pilgrimage’s meaning. “I’d actually call this a pilgrimage. We walked 130 miles over the course of eight days from the ICE office in Pittsburgh, all the way to the Moshannon Valley Detention Center here in Philipsburg, … Read More

Tioga Publishing covered how Erie and Pittsburgh united for the immigrant rights march, featuring Frontline Dignity’s message about the power of collective action. “I wanted to highlight, again, the conditions of detention — how people are being trapped in their homes with human rights abuses, how they’re being separated from their families, and how they have very little decision-making power.” … Read More

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reported on the conclusion of Frontline Dignity’s weeklong march, which ended with relief and renewed calls for the closure of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. The weeklong “Frontline on Foot” march concluded in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, with marchers completing a 130-mile journey from Pittsburgh to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center and calling for the closure of the … Read More