Kino Border Initiative Denounces the Deportation of Guadalupe García De Rayos La Iniciativa Kino para la Frontera Denuncia la Deportación de Guadalupe García De Rayos Friday, February 10, 2017/Viernes, 10 de febrero de 2017 On Thursday, February 9, 2017, ICE deported Guadalupe García De Rayos to Nogales, Sonora after arresting her in Phoenix during her semi-annual check-in to request permission to remain in the U.S. Guadalupe first arrived at the Kino Border Initiative’s (KBI) comedor and …Read More
Archives for February 2017
The First 10 Days
After the election, President Trump released a 100-day action plan outlining the future priorities of his administration, including rolling back immigrant rights. Within a week of taking office, he has acted on those directives. On Friday, January 20, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. The following day, millions gathered at Women’s Marches in Washington, D.C. and cities across the country and globe to voice their support and solidarity for a range of …Read More
Andrea’s Story: Refugees Turned Away at the Border
Fleeing gang members who murdered her two sons, Andrea attempted to seek asylum in the U.S., but was denied entry multiple times before her asylum application was finally accepted. She is currently being detained at the Eloy Detention Center, awaiting her court date. Like many people fleeing gang violence, Andrea suffered unspeakable losses at the hands of gang members who killed her sons. With her own life threatened, she escaped her native Guatemala with her friend Lisa (also in danger for …Read More
Immigration in the News
As a new administration assumes power, the immigration-related media coverage this month is dominated by President Trump’s two executive actions calling for an immigrant ban, a temporary halt to the refugee program, increased border enforcement, and a border wall. From The New York Times (2/3/17), the latest judicial update on the travel ban, imposing a temporary nationwide stay on the executive action: …Read More
KBI February Announcements
As the year commences, the KBI continues its education and advocacy work—hosting its annual youth summit and numerous immersions, visiting partner schools, presenting at conferences, and setting goals and planning strategy at a recent board meeting and a staff retreat. If you are in the area, please consider supporting these efforts by attending the Phoenix Dinner in March. Second Annual Walking in Mercy Youth Summit: Sponsored by the KBI and the Kino Teens, this year’s summit is scheduled …Read More