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** Border Angels Update
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Border Angels will continue to support shelters as long as the needs persists, and we will do so responsibly by taking measures to reduce any exposure to this pandemic.
Thank you!!❤️🦋

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Border Angels continuará apoyando a albergues mientras sigan las necesidades y lo haremos de manera responsable tomando medidas para reducir cualquier exposición a esta pandemia.
¡Gracias!❤️🦋

With your help we have been able to provide washers and dryers for our friends in shelters in Tijuana. Washing and sanitizing clothes, blankets and even stuffed animals is crucial in order to maintain health and safety within shelters, especially since practicing social distancing is nearly impossible in a shelter. Many shelters are having to wash their clothes by hand to get by.

A donation of any amount is helpful and appreciated so we can continue helping and making a difference!
Thank you!❤️

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Con su ayuda, hemos podido proporcionar lavadoras y secadoras para nuestros amigos en albergues en Tijuana. Lavar y desinfectar ropa, mantas e incluso animales de peluche es crucial para mantener la salud y la seguridad dentro de los refugios sobre todo porque practicar el distanciamiento social es casi imposible en un albergue. Muchos albergues tienen que lavar la ropa a mano para sobrevivir.

Cualquier cantidad de donación es útil y apreciada para que podamos continuar ayudando y marcando la diferencia.
¡¡Gracias!!❤️


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With our new Green Cards for Kids program, we are so lucky to be able to work with immigration attorney Fabiola Navarro who will be representing these children

It is crucial that we help these children as they have already suffered enough abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

With your continued support, we can help pay for the legal representation these children deserve in this critical time of their lives.

Please consider donating! No amount is too small!

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Con nuestro nuevo programa de Green Cards for Kids, tenemos la suerte de poder trabajar con la abogada de inmigración Fabiola Navarro, quien representará a estos niños.

Es crucial que ayudemos a estos niños ya que ya han sufrido suficiente abuso, negligencia y / o abandono.

Con su continuo apoyo, podemos ayudar a pagar la representación legal que estos niños merecen en este momento crítico de sus vidas.

Por favor considere donar, ¡Ninguna cantidad es demasiado pequeña!
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We are so excited to be back doing Day Laborer Outreach again!Like the rest of our programs, we are always concerned with the safety of our migrant community first. We applied the practices of social distancing and using a team of only experienced leaders to ensure we help our day laborers, but we don’t expose such a valuable and important population.

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¡Estamos muy emocionados de volver a hacer Day Laborer Outreach nuevamente! Al igual que el resto de nuestros programas, siempre nos preocupa primero la seguridad de nuestra comunidad de migrantes. Aplicamos las prácticas de distanciamiento social y el uso de un equipo de sólo líderes experimentados para asegurarnos de ayudar a nuestros jornaleros, pero no exponer a una población tan valiosa e importante.

Every single year we learn more about how little we know about the true journey of desert migration and gain even more respect for the mission at hand. Every year we see signs of people being pushed further and further in already unimaginable circumstances.

Despite a deadly global pandemic and the existing practice of funneling thousands to their death in the desert, Border Patrol remains in the desert, mountains, and checkpoints ensuring that those seeking safety must travel exponentially longer distances in dangerous conditions.

Apprehensions, detention, deportations, all these practices persists despite the risks to everyone involved. They will continue regardless of how long this particular crisis lasts and how much death and danger results. This is why we have not, and will never leave the desert. As long as people continue to cross, we will be there.

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Cada año aprendemos más sobre lo poco que sabemos sobre el verdadero viaje de la migración del desierto y ganamos aún más respeto por la misión en cuestión. Todos los años vemos signos de personas empujadas cada vez más en circunstancias inimaginables.

A pesar de una pandemia mundial mortal y de la práctica de canalizar a miles a su muerte en el desierto, la Patrulla Fronteriza permanece en el desierto, las montañas y en los puntos de control para garantizar que quienes buscan seguridad viajen distancias exponencialmente más largas en condiciones peligrosas.

Las detenciones, deportaciones y todas estas prácticas persisten a pesar de los riesgos para todos los involucrados y continuarán independientemente de cuánto dure esta crisis y cuánta muerte y peligro resulte. Por eso hemos dejado ni dejaremos el desierto. Mientras la gente cruce, estaremos allí.
Thank you for selecting Border Angels Alice!!

It was almost a full year in the process of getting everything organized so you can come all the way from Italy.

We know you haven't been able to get the same experience as others due to the pandemic but you have been so kind and understanding. We are very lucky to have you on our team!

Thank you! Grazie!


** Immigrant Day of Action!
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It was an honor to participate on Monday's statewide Immigrant Day of Action! Border Angels was part of two lobbying visits (via zoom) with Senator Ben Hueso and Senator Pat Bates. We were joined by so many amazing advocates from organizations like AFSC, San Diego Border Dreamers, Alianza Comunitaria, and so many others. We were able to inform local assembly members as they heard our personal stories about how Health 4 All Seniors, Health and Safety for All, CalEITC and the Vision Act impact our community.

Dulce Garcia participated in a panel discussion on COVID-19 and ICE enforcement. Our undocumented folks pay over 3 billion dollars in taxes in the state of California and yet are left out of the stimulus packet.

Undocumented adults, especially seniors, have no access to health care programs like Medi-Cal. These are all key to navigating and surviving a pandemic. We will not remain silent as our essential farm workers, domestic workers, and day laborers risk their health and bodies yet continue to be treated without dignity and respect.

Thank you so much to the California Immigrant Policy Center for hosting this collective action for change!


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Fue un honor participar en el Día de Acción de Inmigrantes de ayer! Border Angels formó parte de dos visitas de video (mediante zoom) con el senador Ben Hueso y el senador Pat Bates. Nos acompañaron muchos defensores increíbles de organizaciones como AFSC, San Diego Border Dreamers, Alianza Comunitaria y muchos otros. Pudimos informar a los miembros de la asamblea local cuando escucharon nuestras historias personales de como Health 4 All Seniors, Health and Safety for All, CalEITC y la Ley de Visión impactarán a nuestra comunidad.

Dulce García también pudo participar en un panel sobre COVID-19 e ICE. Personas indocumentadas pagan más de 3 mil millones de dolares en impuestos en el estado de California y, sin embargo, quedan fuera del paquete de estímulo.

Las personas adultas que son indocumentadas, especialmente las personas mayores, no tienen acceso a programas de atención médica como Medi-Cal. Todos estos son clave para navegar y sobrevivir a una pandemia. No nos quedaremos callados ya que nuestros trabajadores agrícolas, trabajadores domésticos y jornaleros esenciales arriesgan su salud y sus cuerpos, pero siguen siendo tratados sin dignidad y respeto. ¡Muchas gracias a CIPC por organizar esta acción colectiva para el cambio!


** Border Angels in the News
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** A cada segundo en el centro de detenciones de Otay Mesa un inmigrante podría infectarse o morir
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Según información de ICE, hasta el 7 de mayo había 139 inmigrantes y 10 agentes de seguridad infectados del COVID-19.

Por Manuel Ocaño

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** Every second at the Otay Mesa Detention Center an immigrant could become infected or die
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According to information from ICE, as of May 7 there were 139 immigrants and 10 security agents infected with COVID-19.

By Manuel Ocaño


** Familias Reunidas Bond Program
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You have a chance to donate to Border Angels when you shop on Amazon.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible items to Border Angels!

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Tienes la oportunidad de donar a Border Angels cuando compras en Amazon.

Amazon nos donará el 0.5% del precio de compra de artículos elegibles!
Despite the growing challenges of this pandemic, Border Angels remains determined to protect and support the community we have pledged to serve. Even though we are currently unable to accept physical donations, we are always accepting monetary donations to support:

1. Our Shelter Aid Program❤️: Especially now that we are unable to receive these items, we need your help to provide funds for groceries, hygiene products, utility bills, rent, clothes, etc.!

2. Familias Reunidas Bond Program👨‍👩‍👧: Given the severity of this outbreak, we NEED to get as many people out of the Otay Mesa Detention Center as we can. With your help we can post bond for more individuals! (Link in highlights under Bond Program)

3. Water Drop Program
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: Even after having to postpone public water drops, our team is still constantly in the desert scouting and dropping the supplies necessary for survival. Their work never stops, because the need never stops.

Thank you for your continued support.🖤🦋
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Stay Informed &
Know Your Rights

Border Angels has learned that Oscar Lopez Acosta, a migrant father and loving husband from Honduras, has died one week after his release from ICE custody at the Morrow County Correctional Facility in Ohio. The individuals at this detention center face life threatening conditions, as 50 of the 79 ICE Detainees have tested positive for COVID-19. Oscar was released due to being high-risk for being diabetic. Unfortunately, the release came much too late after being held in detention for 18 months at this facility for a minor car crash with absolutely no criminal history.
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This COVID related death is further evidence of ICE's inhumane treatment of immigrants in its care and custody. It's a universal principal that government sanctioned institutions have a legal and moral duty to protect the lives and of all persons in their custody. But time and time again ICE refuses to honor it's legal and moral duties to those it detains.
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The grotesque truth is that this death, like others, was 100% preventable. ICE has an abundance of alternatives to keeping immigrants in detention. Please do not remain silent while these injustices happen, we want our people ** #FreeAndAlive ([link removed][UNIQID])
! Oscar Lopez Acosta, may he Rest In Peace

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Border Angels se enteró de que Oscar López Acosta, un padre migrante y esposo amoroso de Honduras, murió una semana después de su liberación de la custodia de ICE en el Centro Correccional del Condado de Morrow en Ohio. Las personas en este centro de detención enfrentan condiciones que amenazan la vida, ya que 50 de los 79 detenidos de ICE han dado positivo por COVID-19. Oscar fue liberado debido a su alto riesgo de ser diabético. Desafortunadamente, la liberación llegó demasiado tarde después de haber estado detenida durante 18 meses en este centro por un accidente automovilístico menor sin antecedentes penales.
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Esta muerte relacionada con COVID es una prueba más del trato inhumano de ICE a los inmigrantes bajo su cuidado y custodia. Es un principio universal que las instituciones sancionadas por el gobierno tienen el deber legal y moral de proteger las vidas de todas las personas bajo su custodia. Pero una y otra vez ICE se niega a honrar sus deberes legales y morales con aquellos a quienes detiene.
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La verdad grotesca es que esta muerte, como otras, fue 100% prevenible. ICE tiene muchas alternativas para mantener a los inmigrantes detenidos. Por favor, no permanezca en silencio mientras ocurren estas injusticias, ¡queremos que nuestra gente ** #Libreyviva ([link removed][UNIQID])
! Oscar Lopez Acosta, que descanse en paz

Ohio's first ICE detainee dies from COVID-19

by Free Press Staff and Ohio Immigrant Alliance

"Ohio’s first Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee died earlier this week from COVID-19 after being detained at the Morrow County Correctional Facility.
Last week the Free Press reported how the jail – an ICE contracted county jail where many of their Columbus detainees are sent – is besieged by the virus, yet by all accounts the jail was woefully unprepared and its officers acted far too late to mitigate the spread."

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San Diego Judge Denies Otay Mesa Release Request From Marshals’ Detainees

By City News Service

"A San Diego federal judge has denied a request from medically vulnerable U.S. Marshals Service inmates for release from the Otay Mesa Detention Center due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility."

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Citing coronavirus, Trump officials refuse to release migrant kids to sponsors — and deport them instead

The administration is telling courts that custody is safer

By Molly O'Toole and Cindy Carcamo

"WASHINGTON — The 17-year-old Guatemalan boy has been in a California detention center for migrant children for more than 400 days.

He’s one of the longest-held of the roughly 1,800 minors in the U.S. immigration detention system — the largest in the world, and one now ** riddled with the novel coronavirus ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Montgomery County officials sued for providing cash assistance to undocumented residents

By Rebecca Tan

"Two Montgomery County residents have sued County Executive Marc Elrich (D) and the director of the Department of Health and Human Services for providing direct financial assistance to undocumented immigrants who live in the county and are not eligible for state or federal stimulus checks."

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Local
San Diego Resources:
DACA, COVID-19

The Supreme Court of the United States did not issue a decision on DACA this week, adding more stress and uncertainty to our communities.

Check out these great mindfulness resources from United We Dream.
We're all in this together!

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Renewing your DACA is even more important now than ever before!

Consult with an attorney or nonprofit that is offering legal services to see if you are eligible to renew now!

National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Use the options below to search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility.

Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.

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Covid-19 Resources for Undocumented People /
Covid-19 Recursos para Personas Indocumentadas

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COVID-19: Assistance
Available to Undocumented Individuals

Financial Relief, Health Access and Guidance, Legal Rights, Free and Low Cost Services.

COVID-19: Assistencia
para Individuos Indocumentados

Ayuda Financiera, Acceso y Información para Cuidado de Salud, Derechos Legales, Servicios Gratuitos y De Bajo Costo.

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San Diego Food Bank – Food Programs Operating During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Domestic Violence Support and Resources:

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Corona Relief San Diego

SERVICE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED GET GROCERIES & MEDICINE DELIVERED.

** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Or call (619)-800-1892

Resources:
COVID-19 & DACA

UNITED STATES

Org: United We Dream
Financial support, DACA resources, mental health and well being.
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Small business loans
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Student Relief fund
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CALIFORNIA

Sacramento County
Org: NorCal Resist
Helps pay for groceries, rent assistance, street vendor emergency fund.
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Oakland
Org: OUR Fund
Helps with Financial support, application closed on May 4th.
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NEW YORK

New York City
Org: NYWF
Funds for Women, girls, and TGNCNB
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