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November 7, 2020 By Sara Ritchie 1 Comment

Catholic Organizations on the US-Mexico Border Congratulate President-Elect Biden, Commit to Working for Immigration Reform

Kino Border Initiative | Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | Hope Border Institute Saturday November 7th, 2020 We congratulate you, Mr. Joseph R. Biden Jr., on the occasion of your election as the next President of the United States. You assume office at a time when the country faces sweeping challenges and needs. We require a renewed sense of politics as commitment to the common good, repaired democratic institutions and norms, a path forward through the pandemic, racial … [Read more...]

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March 19, 2020 By Kino Border Initiative Leave a Comment

IKF denuncia retornos expeditos a México

La Iniciativa Kino para la Frontera informa su desacuerdo con la declaración de la Administración de Trump, sobre enviar a migrantes y solicitantes de asilo a México sin el debido proceso. Es nuestra responsabilidad colectiva promover y proteger la seguridad y la salud de todas personas en estos momentos sin precedentes. Sin embargo, cerrar el acceso al asilo de las personas que están llegando a los Estados Unidos y regresarlos rápidamente a México—cuyos oficiales no recibieron aviso del … [Read more...]

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March 18, 2020 By Kino Border Initiative 6 Comments

KBI Denounces Expedited Returns to Mexico

The Kino Border Initiative denounces the Trump administration’s announcement that it will send asylum-seekers and people in migration to Mexico without any due process. It is our collective responsibility to promote and protect all people’s safety and health in these unprecedented times. However, ceasing access to asylum for those arriving at ports of entry and sending all migrants quickly back to Mexico—whose officials were not informed of the plan—does not honor the interests of public … [Read more...]

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November 22, 2019 By Kino Border Initiative 1 Comment

KBI Stands in Opposition to the Expansion of Remain in Mexico

The Kino Border Initiative strongly opposes the expansion of Remain in Mexico to the Tucson sector. Beginning on Friday, November 22, CBP will transfer many asylum-seeking families and individuals from the Tucson area to El Paso before forcing them to remain in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico for the duration of their asylum proceedings. At KBI, our Catholic values are rooted in a commitment to the well-being, dignity, and rights of all people. At taxpayer expense, this decision will transport people … [Read more...]

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November 7, 2019 By Kino Border Initiative 1 Comment

Florence Project and Kino Border Initiative Demand ICE Release Abused Transgender Detainees

Nov. 7, 2019 Tucson, AZ – The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (Florence Project) and the Kino Border Initiative (KBI) today are calling on Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release two transgender women, Alejandra and Anahí, who have reported extreme abuse, mistreatment, misconduct, and violence in ICE custody. Florence Project and KBI further call on ICE to approve all transgender migrants for release under parole to due urgent humanitarian concerns. … [Read more...]

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