Archives for July 2017

Migrant: Stories of Hope and Resilience, a new publication from the KBI and the Hope Border Institute, brings the reality of the border and a range of migrant experiences to a wider audience, in engaging and thought-provoking graphic-novel form. In June, the Kino Border Initiative branched out in a new direction—publishing an educational comic book in collaboration with the Hope Border Institute, Migrant: Stories of Hope and Resilience. Graphic novel and comic book creators Jeffry Odell …Read More

Please read this article from the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States about the latest KBI report, “Intake without Oversight: Firsthand Experiences with Customs and Border Protection Complaints Process.” It summarizes the most important points and addresses why CBP oversight failures are such a grave concern. Kino Border Initiative Report Shows Pattern of ‘Failed Oversight’ in Customs and Border Protection Complaints Process July 11, 2017 — A new report from the Kino Border …Read More

This month’s news stories highlight ways in which U.S. government policy both domestically and abroad separates families, expends resources to create unnecessary suffering, and violates human and constitutional rights. Immigration Bills Passed in the House: The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of two Trump-backed immigration bills. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act expands the range of federal funds that could be withheld from sanctuary cities refusing to cooperate with …Read More

This past month, the KBI hosted the second annual Kino Teens Leadership Days and three immersion groups, and joined partner organizations in announcing the release of an important report on the dangers and abuses of migrants in Sonora, Mexico. In addition, Father Sean appeared on PBS’s Arizona Horizon, and will soon head off to New York City and Washington, D.C. to complete his international business program. Kino Teens Leadership Days: During June 26–30, the KBI hosted 15 students from 10 …Read More