An El Paso County, TX judge found no probable cause to continue holding 140 migrants in the county jail on state riot charges. The charges stemmed from an April 12 mass unauthorized crossing in which migrants cut razor wire placed by Texas along the border.borderreport.com/immigration/bo…

Venezuelan immigrants on mopeds are transforming the food delivery system in DC. Delivering food has become a financial lifeline as they pursue the months-long processes of claiming asylum and getting work permits. But they lack health insurance.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

Did you know? According to the U.S. Census, more than half of all immigrants in Massachusetts have become a United States citizen. That 54.6% can include you!

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For #welcomewednesday , Bishop Mark J. Seitz discusses the importance of providing legal services for migrants The Catholic Diocese of El Paso

The southern US border is as fortified as ever, yet analysts and observers agree that migration will continue and the number of migrant arrivals will likely rise in the coming months. The expected increase can be attributed to seasonal migration patterns.npr.org/2024/04/22/124…

Welcoming immigrants is a privilege and a challenge, according to Sister Sharlet Ann Wagner, director of Newcomer Network. It is a challenge because there are not enough funds or resources available to cope with large numbers.cathstan.org/local/immigrat…

Relief for Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens Considered #CLINICDaily : mailchi.mp/cliniclegal/cl…

Bishop Mark J. Seitz of The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has long supported efforts to care for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and recently said officials in his state of Texas are militarizing the border and criminalizing migrants. tinyurl.com/ycxbh7rz

Homeland Security has resumed deportation flights back to #Haiti , despite prevalence of gang violence throughout the country. A flight containing 50 Haitians left Alexandria, Louisiana, the morning of April 18 destined for Cap-Haitien.
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On day 6 of our Novena to Stand with Migrants, read the story of a migrant family who found themselves in a shelter in Texas days before their immigration ​appointment 2,000 miles away. A community opened its heart and hope was found in dire circumstances. jesuits.org/novena

'The Center for #Migration Studies estimates that there about 7.4 million #undocumented #immigrants of Hispanic origin in the U.S. Half of them don’t have health insurance...in a #Hispanic population of 65 million.'
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Understanding violence in Mexico and its relationship to the US gun industry helps us understand the issue of migration. Data pulled by Reuters from KBI / IKF in Nogales indicates that violence, not economic factors, forces many families to leave Mexico.the1a.org/segments/the-c…

It is widely accepted that prolonged solitary confinement is extremely psychologically damaging. Two Senate bills would dramatically limit its use in immigration detention centers and federal prisons.themarshallproject.org/2024/04/20/sol…

Noorulhadi Noorani fled Afghanistan in 2021 when he was 16 years old and arrived in the United States alone. Since then, he has been taken in by foster parents, Mandy and Matt Hill, living in Loudoun County, Virginia.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

About two months after arriving in MA, Junior Alexandre, an immigrant from French Guiana, hopes to begin work soon. Alexandre and his wife were among the first immigrants to get work permits since fed/state immigration agencies streamlined the app process.lowellsun.com/2024/04/20/wor…

Border Migration Shifting From Texas to California #CLINICDaily : mailchi.mp/cliniclegal/cl…

Blessed Mary, Mother of Migrants, please don’t let us forget our sisters and brothers who are displaced in their homelands or who have been forced into exile. Help us to reach out to them and offer them comfort, welcome and assistance.

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On World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis reminds everyone of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace.

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