Sr. Eileen McKenzie landed in Chicago just in time for dinner. She had been in Nogales, caring for volunteers and people on the move, for months. Now, she was ready to visit some of the people she had gotten to know at KBI. After picking up her bags, Sr. Eileen headed to an inter-congregational meeting. There, she was welcomed by people from various traditions. They listened to a migrant advocate share her story, and then dove into ways to change the US narrative about immigration. Bernadette …Read More
“I love my country, but I can’t live there.” María Luisa laments uncertainty after deportation.
“I put my life in a backpack and left with my two kids. I told them we were going on vacation to see a new place. I had no other choice. We had reported the organized crime members. They had been very clear: even if I hid under a rock, they would find us. I knew we couldn’t stay. And so we ran to another city. I switched my children to a different school, even though I was worried the new teachers would understand my 10-year-old son's disability and be able to teach my 8-year-old daughter at …Read More
July – August Media Report
Report details first 6 weeks under Biden’s Second Asylum Ban In just six weeks since the Biden administration's new asylum ban rule took effect, people seeking safety at the US-Mexico border have faced shocking violations of their rights. A new report from top humanitarian and legal organizations reveals the harsh reality: the rule, which started on June 4, 2024, severely restricts who can apply for asylum, ignoring many valid claims. The report tells the stories of over 30 asylum seekers …Read More
July – August Announcements
KBI Welcomes new volunteers Join us in welcoming a new group of long-term volunteers who came to KBI starting in July. Thank you to Cindy, Johanna, Majo, Nancy, Ingrid, Vicky, and Mafe for your solidarity with our migrant brothers and sisters! Click here to explore volunteer opportunities. Catholic Sisters Walking with Migrants is accepting applications! Thanks to a grant from the Hilton Foundation, KBI is offering religious sisters a month-long volunteer opportunity for hands-on …Read More
New Report: Fleeing Terror in Southern Mexico: Why Numerous Guerrero Refugees Qualify for Asylum
The International Human Rights Clinic of Seattle University School of Law and Kino Border Initiative have published a new report, Fleeing Terror in Southern Mexico: Why Numerous Guerrero Refugees Qualify for Asylum. “This report will be an essential resource for Guerrero asylum seekers, as well as for the United States government officials and judges assessing their cases,” states Pedro De Velasco, Director of Education and Advocacy at KBI. “The report clearly shows that Guerrero refugees, …Read More