Nurse Advocate Fights for Immigrant Rights

Steven Tendo, a nursing student turned immigrant rights advocate, shares his harrowing journey from political violence in Uganda to detention by ICE—and his fight for justice, dignity, and workplace protections in U.S. healthcare. After being unlawfully detained and later released by a federal judge, Tendo now rallies alongside union leaders demanding livable wages, ICE exclusion from hospital facilities, and ethical dairy sourcing. His story—marked by torture, loss, and relentless legal battles—exposes how immigration status intersects with labor rights and systemic injustice. Despite losing health insurance and facing repeated asylum denials, Tendo remains steadfast in his education and advocacy, pushing for systemic change as contract talks with UVM Health loom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66d9f6f8ea9d257c