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THE FORUM DAILY

Mexican authorities have identified eight suspects involved in the
tragic fire that killed migrants trapped at a federally operated
detention center in Ciudad Juárez earlier this week, a team at The New
York Times
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reports.  

Government workers and private security guards allegedly did nothing to
do to stop the fire or help the detainees flee. Mexican authorities
said they have started an investigation on the incident as a
potential homicide case. 

"Our hearts go out to the victims and their families," said
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Jennie Murray, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, in
response to the news. "This tragedy is just one example of the dangers
that people face while trying to reach safety in the United States. The
U.S. and Mexico must implement policies that respect human life and
dignity and protect the rights of all people - first and foremost the
right to life.   

"Both countries must work together to guarantee safe conditions for
migrants while their cases are being processed. We must find ways to
respond efficiently and safely to people who are fleeing harsh
conditions. No matter the merits of an individual's case, seeking
refuge should not be a death sentence." 

Welcome to Thursday's edition of The Forum Daily. I'm Clara
Villatoro, the Forum's strategic communications manager, and the great
Forum Daily team also includes Dynahlee Padilla-Vasquez and Katie Lutz.
If you have a story to share from your own community, please send it to
me at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>. 

**DESANTIS PUSHBACK** - Several Latino evangelical pastors across
Florida are pushing for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to reject an
anti-immigration bill 
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impossible for them to care for their congregants without breaking the
law," reports Valerie Crowder of WFSU
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Related: World Relief is joining the Evangelical Immigration Table

**today** to host a virtual press conference at 2:15 p.m. EDT, urging
the governor to reconsider this bill, which threatens religious freedom.
For media interested in joining, please contact: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>. 

**CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT** - Immigrant detainees are now filing a class
action lawsuit against Adelanto ICE operations in Southern California
after claiming the company sprayed them with a toxic chemical, per
Jessica De Nova of KABC
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The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of more than 1,300 detainees. They
claimed improper use of the disinfectant and "being left to suffer the
health consequences." 

**UNCERTAINTY** - Tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees who have
temporarily resettled in the U.S. are at risk of losing their work
permits and protection from deportation, as the deadline nears, reports
Justo Robles of The Guardian
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"There's an unbelievable mental instability of not knowing what the
future holds. It's our responsibility as a country to help ensure
their stability," said Tara Rangarajan of the International Rescue
Committee in Northern California. Passage of the bipartisan Afghan
Adjustment Act
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would offer a permanent solution. 

**SURVIVAL SKILLS** - A school in Dodge City, Kansas, is teaching
immigrant students about language and life skills to survive - not
just equipping them for graduation, reports Rafael Garcia of Topeka
Capital-Journal
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The city has one of the highest percentages of immigrant students,
including many of whom come from Central America's most impoverished
and undereducated countries. Principal Martha Mendoza and her team of
teachers recognize the  students' potential. "They're not blank
slates. They come in with a lot of experience and a lot of assets that
we need to tap into," Mendoza said.  

Thanks for reading, 

Clara  

 

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