We are calling on Governor Wolf to work with Secretary Miller of PA Department of Human Services to immediately issue an Emergency Removal Order (ERO) which would ensure that the families detained at the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC; detention … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): No child should grow up behind bars. But thanks to you, the families’ courageous lawyers, and activists on the ground four-year old Carlos* and 16-year old Michael* are finally free. Share the news now about the Berks families. … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Candles, birthday cake, presents, friends and family. That’s what every parent hopes for their child’s birthday. Instead of festivities, Tomás spent his eighth birthday behind bars—for the second year in a row. The reason why? … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Last week we got word that the Bureau of Appeals decided that because the PA DHS had licensed the Berks Detention Center for many years, and the County spent money to expand, … Continued