“I have no idea of submitting tamely to injustice inflicted either on me or on the [enslaved]. I will oppose it with all the moral powers with which I am endowed. I am no advocate of passivity.” – Lucretia Mott, Quaker abolitionist
In 2012 I accompanied a young immigrant woman to a deportation hearing in Denver. The woman I accompanied was the mother of a sixteen-month-old citizen child. All that she had done was come to the United States without papers.
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Clyde shares his experience with reentering the community, difficulties paying fines and fees, and the barriers of having a felony conviction.
Video production by Will Holst
Nate shares his experience with reentering the community, difficulties paying fines and fees, and the barriers of having a felony conviction.
Video production by Will Holst
On June 25, the American Friends Service Committee and Defense for Children International – Palestine will host a congressional briefing to discuss Palestinian children’s rights following the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
We hope you'll join us online or in person in Washington, D.C. for this important event.
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“Well I went down to the rich man’s house
Here’s what you need to know about the DOJ ruling on survivors of domestic violence and gang violence.
On Monday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that most people fleeing domestic violence or gang violence would not qualify for asylum in the United States. The decision will affect thousands of people who have escaped horrific situations in their home countries.
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves – The Accompaniment Model: Philosophy and Best Practices