We can't let Trump use this humanitarian call to further militarize our border communities.
By now, you’ve probably heard about President Trump’s response to the caravan of migrants traveling across Mexico to highlight humanitarian issues in Central America—and the rights of individuals to seek international protection.
In his tweets, Trump sought to dehumanize these men, women, and children, many of whom were escaping violence and seeking asylum and humanitarian assistance.
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“Solo Dios tiene derecho a quitar la vida,” se lamentó David Ramos, de 51 años. Su hijo primogénito, José, había sido asesinado por la policía militar mientras protestaba pacíficamente por el fraude en las recientes elecciones presidenciales en Honduras. Mientras escuchaba a David y a otros hablar sobre las heridas y asesinatos de sus seres queridos, las lágrimas brotaron en mis ojos. Me dolía el corazón por sus pérdidas y por Honduras, que también es la tierra natal de mi cónyuge.
Note: In a very honest conversation, AFSC Prison Watch Coordinator, Bonnie Kerness, explores the different ways she believes one can experience sanctuary: in isolation, in groups and from within.
What is sanctuary, what is the definition? For me part of it is recognition. It is not only that we are housing an individual, it is that we recognize that individual. More broadly, it is about providing a safe space for impacted communities, including those inside prison. It is about giving them that space to speak, and giving them that personal recognition.
Larry White and Russell Tucker served 32 and 23 years in prison, respectively. They tirelessly seek to reform the criminal justice system. Larry is the founder of Hope Lives for Lifers and a public speaker on prison issues and preventing recidivism. Russell works for Phoenix House, a drug rehabilitation and re-entry program that works on inner reflection and reform.