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July 21, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
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LULAC STRONGLY SUPPORTS U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION INTO ATROCITIES ON
THE BORDER
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls for Texas
Governor Greg Abbott to Be Charged Under International Laws
Washington, DC – LULAC firmly supports the U.S. Justice Department as it
investigates alleged atrocities occurring along the border between the United
States and Mexico, particularly between Eagle Pass and Brownsville, Texas. LULAC
condemns the inhumane actions perpetrated under the banner of Operation Lone
Star, as ordered by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, which have led to the tragic loss
of life and immense suffering among asylum-seeking refugees. LULAC urges the U.S.
Justice Department to conduct a thorough and transparent review of the crisis and
ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
"These are barbaric, criminal, and indefensible actions," says Domingo Garcia,
LULAC National President. "Those responsible for these inhumane orders and anyone
involved in carrying them out or not reporting them should be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law. It is hypocritical to hide behind words of protecting
Americans or Texans while endangering the lives of desperate and defenseless
refugees," he adds.
Installing floating buoys and other barriers to prevent people from crossing into
the United States has forced desperate refugees to navigate deeper and more
treacherous sections of the Rio Grande River, resulting in multiple drownings,
including those of innocent children.
Photo Credit: REUTERS/James Breeden
The revelations from a Department of Public Safety trooper and paramedic's
operational report, which included disturbing instructions to push children into
the water and tell them to return to Mexico, further underscore the gravity of
this humanitarian crisis. "LULAC holds Governor Abbott directly to blame, and he
should face charges for violating international laws of atrocities committed
against humanity," says Garcia. "Shame on him and every so-called Christian who
professes faith while slaughtering the less fortunate. They, too, shall be
judged."
ILULAC calls upon all individuals of conscience, civil rights organizations, and
lawmakers to unite in demanding accountability and immediate action to end these
atrocities. LULAC will continue to advocate for the rights and dignity of all
individuals, regardless of their background or origin. We stand in solidarity
with refugees and immigrants and will strive tirelessly to create a more
compassionate and just society for all.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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