From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Millions of immigrants are on the front lines confronting this pandemic as hospital workers, harvesting our food, delivering our groceries, and caring for our loved ones. In fact, one in four healthcare workers are immigrants. [1] … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On April 22, President Trump signed a new executive order banning many immigrants from the United States and prolonging family separation for at least the next 60 days. This is yet another effort by the administration to … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): You may remember a recent story we posted: 7-Year-Old Girl and Dad Finally Released After Horrific 250 Days at Migrant Family Jail The migrant family jail in question was the Berks County Residential Center. Now … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): NOTE: This covers the southeastern Pennsylvania region. All families in our region should be able access critical information during this health crisis to get the services and support they may need. That’s … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Five families remain at the family prison, families with a 5 year-old, two 3 year-olds and two 1 year-olds. Children and families who should have never been imprisoned to begin with. So, these families have sued the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): During this time of great uncertainty and stress, we take comfort in knowing that we can help our children feel safe and secure. They reach out to me when they are feeling anxious or afraid of … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering a fourth package of Coronavirus / COVID-19-related legislation. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique challenges that refugees and … Continued
Posted at https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/4/2/1933655/-Seven-year-old-girl-and-dad-finally-released-after-horrific-250-days-at-migrant-family-jail Gabe Ortiz Protesters outside the Berks County Residential Center in Pennsylvania last year. In a major victory for advocacy groups that have been pushing for their release, a seven-year-old child and her dad were finally freed from a migrant … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Our voices are making a difference, but we must keep the pressure on. Dozens of incarcerated people have already tested positive for COVID-19 across the nation. [1] Let’s be clear: Prisons are unable to implement the … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): The world is a radically different place than it was just a few weeks ago. But one thing hasn’t changed — and that’s our commitment to human rights. We know you care too. That’s why … Continued