When someone reports possible ICE activity, our Rapid Response network verifies first. Trained volunteers observe, confirm, and prevent panic when misinformation spreads. If ICE is present, we activate support so no one is alone. At the core is trust. In South Jersey, fear often comes from social media, not reality. That is why community organizing matters. Together, we protect, inform, and care for one another.

ChatGPT said: On a hot June afternoon in Bridgeton, CATA organizer Edgar Aquino Huerta met an immigrant couple living alone—with no safety net if something went wrong. Encounters like this drive his work supporting farmworkers through fear, uncertainty, and harsh conditions. From helping families prepare emergency documents to partnering with businesses that protect workers’ rights, Edgar reminds us that at CATA, no one stands alone—and every visit strengthens community and dignity.

After years working under the sun with no shade, no cold water, and no voice, Edgar Aquino-Huerta is now an organizer with CATA, fighting for immigrant workers' rights. From testifying before the NJ Senate to notarizing documents in the fields, his journey is filled with struggle, hope, and community. In this moving diary, he shares what keeps him going—and why none of us should stay silent.