Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/12/11/not-your-average-demonstration-faith-leaders-arrested-demanding-demilitarization-us Published on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 by Common Dreams “In the face of unfounded fear, racism, and violence, courageous action is necessary.” By Julia Conley, staff writer At least 32 faith leaders were arrested at the U.S.-Mexico … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): For the past several weeks and months, families have been fleeing Honduras and Central America, desperately trying to make a better life. From a mother carrying her baby in her arms to children choking … Continued
From ¡Somos! Presente (https://somos.presente.org/): We are calling on members, supporters, and those who respect human rights to demand a UN investigation into US violations of human rights at the Mexican border. Recently, U.S. Officials attacked asylum seekers with tear gas … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As many of us were winding down holiday celebrations, we were horrified to see photos of our government tear gassing mothers and toddlers who are seeking asylum at our border. The cruelty is breathtaking. Our country … Continued
From the Project on Government Oversight (http://www.pogo.org/): On November 9, in response to a large caravan of migrants from Central America slowly traveling through Mexico towards the U.S. border, President Donald Trump’s administration issued a proclamation seeking to forbid migrants … Continued
Este mensaje continuará en español From the Detention Watch Network (https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/): The past few weeks have served as a constant reminder of the extent this administration is willing to go in its push to silence, criminalize, and dehumanize immigrant communities. … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): A caravan of people fleeing violence in Central America has begun a long journey to the United States to seek protection. These families are fleeing violence, desperation, and persecution and are traveling together for safety on … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): NOTE: This is a written account of someone who is among those traveling with the caravan from Central America. URGENT: We need your immediate action to advocate for the caravan families. We only have a … Continued