In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog protested the impending arrests of thousands of immigrants across the country and looked at deteriorating conditions in migrant facilities in Mexico. In addition, we examined the inadequacy of summer lunch programs for children and reported on a Trump Administration proposal that would tear apart tens of thousands of families. Please share with your networks!
This week on the blog...
CHN protests planned mass arrests of immigrants: 'So much is at stake here'
July 12
The Trump Administration reportedly plans to carry out mass arrests to speed deportations of thousands of immigrants over the coming days. After shocking the conscience of the nation as we witnessed the grievous and continuing harm to children separated from their parents, the Trump Administration is apparently intent on recklessly tearing more parents from children.READ MORE »
Inside Mexico's deteriorating migrant facilities: 'Three days in total darkness'
July 11
Much has been written – although perhaps not nearly enough – about the cruel, decrepit, and even dangerous conditions inside migrant detention camps along the southern U.S. border. Now, however, details are emerging about conditions in migrant camps on the other side of the border – conditions exacerbated by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. And it is a disturbing picture. READ MORE »
Hunger doesn't take a vacation
July 11
It is summer time for schoolchildren, and the living is easy – unless you don’t know where your next meal is coming from. A new report released Wednesday by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) found that far too many children across the country are missing out on the nutrition they need when the regular school year ends, and with it, the National School Lunch Program and a sister program that serves breakfasts. READ MORE »
HUD proposal puts tens of thousands of families at risk; comment period ends Tuesday
July 9
The Trump Administration wants to rip apart tens of thousands of families. Through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it has proposed prohibiting mixed-status families from receiving housing assistance. Mixed-status families are families that include both members who are eligible and ineligible for housing assistance based on their immigration status. READ MORE »
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