The Trump administration has separated hundreds of asylum-seeking families in the last six months, but since shifting to a policy of prosecution for all undocumented people crossing the U.S.–Mexico border, a greater number of children and parents are being separated. What does the new emphasis on “zero-tolerance” mean for migrant and asylum-seeking parents and children, and how does it impact the prospects for family reunification? “I knew that the asylum process could take a long time and … [Read more...]
Carlos’ Story: Fleeing Violence and Persecution
With Guatemala in the headlines as asylum seekers from that country have arrived at the U.S.–Mexico border, Carlos shared his story with the KBI. At 18 years old, he has already experienced a lifetime of discrimination, violence and trauma throughout his childhood. His journey sheds light on the compelling reasons Guatemalans are leaving their homeland to seek protection and safety in the U.S. For 18-year-old Carlos and his family, discrimination and persecution were a regular … [Read more...]
KBI Media Report: May 2018
The common thread of our report this month is an exceedingly troubling one—violence and abuse suffered by vulnerable people in countries of origin, on the migrant journey, and at the U.S.–Mexico border. The stories here cover armed government crackdowns of demonstrations in Nicaragua; obstacles to asylum in Mexico; and the fatal shooting of a young Guatemalan women by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. State-Backed Violence in Nicaragua: In recent months, the repressive regime in Nicaragua has … [Read more...]
KBI June Announcements
This month we share essays on misguided border policies and practices by the KBI’s Father Sean Carroll, S.J. and KBI supporter and immigration lawyer Christina DeConcini. We also include details about May’s immersion experiences. Border Realities: America Magazine published this article focusing on the reality of the migrant experience by KBI Executive Director, Father Sean Carroll, S.J. In it, Father Sean illuminates the critical need for the U.S. to “respond more effectively to the … [Read more...]
Advocating for Family Unity
The family is at the center of community life—immediate and extended family, the family of church, neighbors and humanity—and for Catholics and others, we are called to consider all who we encounter as our brothers and sisters. The current “zero tolerance” immigration policy at the U.S.–Mexico border, which has resulted in all adults referred to criminal prosecution and the separation of 658 children from their parents in the first thirteen days of the program, is a violation of this most basic … [Read more...]
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