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ON MIGRANT PROTECTION PROTOCOLS:
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DHS has announced the reinstatement of the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols (Remain in Mexico). Yet another failed promise by this administration, and another blow to an already failing asylum system. The Biden Administration claims it will work with the Mexican government to ensure safeguards and legal representation for people, yet there has been no details provided on how they plan to do so. There is no way to make an unlawful, inhumane, and dangerous policy workable.
Under MPP, the U.S. government sent nearly 70,000 people seeking humanitarian protection to dangerous areas of Mexico to await their hearings, leading thousands to suffer. This program subjects those fleeing perilous and dangerous situations to further trauma, suffering and uncertainty.
We continue to demand this administration end MPP completely, end title 42, and restore asylum. Until that day we will continue to fight and advocate against harmful policies like MPP.
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We are so grateful to our Water Drop team who took advantage of the long weekend to venture out into the wilderness on two days. We left food, water and cold weather supplies in distant areas along the U.S. / Mexico border, to prevent harm to those crossing through the desert. We recognize there is a variety of reasons why crossing through the mountains and desert happen. Migrants are trying to reconnect with family, trying to create a future for themselves and those they had to leave behind back home, and other personal reasons.
Our long hikes for one day are nothing in comparison to the journey those crossing will take. We do what we need to, to try to minimize the danger and harm. Thank you to all our team members that came out this holiday weekend and put in the necessary work.
Until further notice, we are still not taking any new volunteers. Click here to donate
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We have helped another person out of for-profit immigration prison! Deniz is a 23-year-old asylum seeker from Turkey who spent 3 months inside the Imperial Regional Detention Center and our 98th bond recipient.
We are so happy to know one more person is free from the threat of COVID inside detention prison. We are so close to our goal of assisting 100 people and help free them from immigration detention. We need YOUR help. When you donate to our Familias Reunidas Immigration Bond Fund you are helping a mother hug her son, a husband hug his spouse, friends be together again, and so much more!
To help more people like Deniz click here.
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We want to give a shoutout to SDG&E for participating in this month's Day Laborer Outreach alongside Dulce Garcia and the newest member of our Border Angels team: Joaquin! We are so grateful to employers who provide the opportunity to both donate and participate in efforts like this one.
We were able to safely distribute various care packages filled with snacks, hygiene products and know your rights information!
If your group or workplace is interested in participating in opportunities like this one, please email us at [email protected] to get started.
Click here to donate to Day Laborer Outreach.
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Your donations help feed migrant families! Your continued support of our shelter aid program ensures full grocery carts and delicious meals for our friends in Tijuana. This program also supports our shelter network with rent, utilities, bills, renovations as well as the El Chaparral encampment. This includes over a dozen shelters many which house young children and families. Thank you for helping us provides some comfort and dignified living spaces!
Click here to donate to our Shelter Aid program.
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This vehicle for El Puente marks the 4th car purchased for our shelter aid network! A vehicle helps with a variety of things four our shelters, with anything from transportation of its inhabitants to grocery runs and so much more!
Click here to donate to our Shelter Aid program.
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We've entered the Fall 2021 NIA Photo Contest, and your vote can help Border Angels win cash prizes to continue our life-saving work!
Click here to cast your vote. Voting ends December 12, 2021! Each person may vote once during the contest period.
A child plays with a truck at the "El Chaparral" migrant encampment in Tijuana at the U.S. port of entry. We support thousands of migrant and asylum-seeking children and families in Tijuana through our Shelter Aid program. We remained one of the few organizations to support them through the pandemic.
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Not sure what to get your friends and loved ones this holiday? We have just the thing:
Give the gift of love and make a donation in someone's name, it's easy just email us at [email protected] or call us at
(619) 487-0249.
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Gift some BA merch! We have everything from t-shirts, to totes, to water bottles! All merchandise purchases go towards our programs and life-saving work.
Visit our online shop here.
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Revamped MPP program still violates rights of asylum-seekers, California immigration attorney says
The return of the Migrant Protection Protocols program, also known as “Remain in Mexico,” is not being greeted with open arms according to Dulce Garcia, an immigration attorney in San Diego.
Immigration Attorney Dulce Garcia. (Courtesy: Dulce Garcia Law)
“All around, horrible news really,” said Garcia. “Certainly a sad day for those of us that practice immigration law and serve our immigrant community, especially asylum-seeking families.”
Garcia added the new MPP, which is being implemented under a new set of guidelines, might be “worse” than the original version.
Read full article here
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Many immigration attorneys are appalled at the amount of bonds placed by immigration judges, especially because it is done so arbitrarily. A bond starts at $1500, and from there can skyrocket to up $30,000. The majority of people don’t have the money to pay for such high bond amounts, but thanks to our bond program there’s a bit of hope!
As mentioned, for-profit corporations like the GEO group end up being the most benefited by detention systems, who make a big profit of off holding people for ransom. Both in comparing cases among colleagues and through our program we have seen that immigrants of color, particularly black migrants, receive disproportionately higher bonds.
“If it wasn’t for our communities we wouldn’t have the funds to help the almost 100 individuals we’ve assisted,” said Dulce Garcia.
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Looking for asylum-seeking resources? / Busca recursos sobre asilo?
Visit our page on the link below for the most up-to-date asylum information, including the latest Know Your Rights session presented by Borderline Crisis Center.
Visite nuestra pagina web en el enlace de abajo para la information mas reciente sobre el asilo incluyendo la sesion mas reciente de Conozca Sus Derechos presentada por Borderline Crisis Center.
Click Here
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A quick reminder that there are many ways to support us and get involved with Border Angels!
DM, FB message, or email us any of your questions at [email protected]
We appreciate you!!
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