The current administration has worked to systematically limit access to asylum at the border. Prior to COVID, we witnessed first the practice of metering lists at ports of entry along the Southern border that required asylum seekers to put their names on long waiting lists before being able to enter the U.S. to formally being their asylum process. Then came the implementation of Migration Protection Protocol, otherwise known as "Remain in Mexico," forcing asylum seekers to wait for months in … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Curly’s Story: Inspiring Solidarity
In her home country of Venezuela, “Curly,” a young professional working in communications was subject to attacks and persistent threats because of her political stance. She reached a tipping point during the night of April 25th, 2019. That night would be her last in Venezuela, arising the next morning to flee North. Making her way through South America and Mexico, she arrived at the U.S. Mexico border in Juarez, Chihuahua. Upon arrival, she presented herself at the United States port of entry to … [Read more...]
June-July Media Report
June 18th: The Supreme Court upheld DACA which protects more than 70,000 DREAMers. This decision was made based on a technicality, therefore, Trump will likely seek other avenues to terminate DACA. The possibility of offering a more permanent solution for DACA recipients remains in the hands of the Senate. Passing DACA and creating permanency could help carve out a path to also making it less arbitrary, a fault of the program that is highlighted the this piece from the New York … [Read more...]
June 2020 Announcements
Online Presence We have continued to engage supporters of the Kino Border initiative via Facebook Live Events. On June 17th, we hosted an event including conversations with Graciela, a migrant currently living in Arizona as well as provided music, scripture reading, prayer, and moments of remembrance of those who have lost their lives in the dessert. Watch here. On June 30th, we hosted a conversation with Adriana, a migrant mom currently in Nogales as well as Camila, a high school student … [Read more...]
Stand in #SolidarityAcrossBorders
In light of launching the #SolidarityAcrossBorders campaign last month, we invite you to consider this month’s Calls To Actions: 1. Donate to KBI here. 2. Host a prayer vigil as was highlighted in the featured article here that potentially features a spectrum of speakers, such as leaders within your community/parish/school as well as those who can give voice to the immigrant community 3. Write a thank you note to essential workers. Throughout the #SolidarityAcrossBorders campaign, … [Read more...]