Our report this month includes news stories about the implications of the Supreme Court decision in Hernández v. Mesa; the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the six Jesuit priests and their two coworkers in El Salvador; and the ways in which the anti-immigrant attitude of Arizona’s political climate is now giving way to a new wave of politicians whose lives were directly impacted by these policies and who are taking office to change realities in the state. Supreme Court hearing of … [Read more...]
KBI Media Report: September-October 2019
Our report this month includes news stories about the rising numbers of asylum seekers who are wrongfully returned to Mexico; the Pope’s continued commitment to migrants and refugees, including the unveiling of a monument in St. Peter’s Square; and the effects that the recently-constructed border wall has on climate change, migrants, and the indigenous communities of Southern Arizona. Mexican Asylum-Seekers Wrongly Removed to Mexico: Since mid-August, KBI has worked with 15 … [Read more...]
KBI Media Report: August-September 2019
Our report this month includes disturbing updates about the vastly expanded “Migrant Protection Protocols,” dangerous conditions in Mexican detention facilities that hold migrants from countries other than Mexico; and reflections from KBI’s education coordinator on reacting to injustices at the border. Expansion of Remain in Mexico: Remain in Mexico, a practice that forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while they seek asylum, has expanded rapidly since its formal inception in January. … [Read more...]
KBI Media Report: July-August 2019
Our report this month includes coverage of a new expedited deportation policy, Border Patrol’s rampant inaccuracies in paperwork, and last month’s Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children. Expedited Deportations: A new policy announced by the Trump administration last month will require anyone apprehended by immigration officials to show that they’ve been in the country for two or more years continuously, or else be deported without a hearing before an immigration judge. The new rule … [Read more...]
KBI Media Report: July 2019
This month’s report covers Mexico’s crackdown on Central American immigrants; dangerous conditions in U.S. Border Patrol detention facilities; and the political situation that is driving many Hondurans to flee their country. Migration Crackdown in Mexico: Following an agreement with the U.S., Mexico is employing various methods to halt migration as a way to avoid potential tariffs. In the ensuing weeks, conditions in detention centers and shelters have declined dramatically as migrant … [Read more...]
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