Tag: immigration

twostepsfromtemerant:

Hey everyone? This is not okay. In May, the US government officially adopted a policy separating children from their parents when they crossed the border. It was meant to act as a deterrent to anyone seeking to immigrate to this country. Don’t come with your kids, or we’ll arrest you and take your children away. Children should never be used as political pawns like this. It’s inhuman and cruel. 

One man killed himself after being taken away from his family

Children who do get placed in homes with families don’t know when they will see they parents again

The UN has said that this policy violates international law

Parents, after being separated from their children, are being tried as criminals. According to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, “If you cross the Southwest border unlawful, then we will prosecute you. It’s that simple” So not only are families being torn apart, parents are being sent to jail. It’s really hard to be reunited with your child if you are in federal prison. 

Please pay attention to what is happening at our southern border. Please care about these people. I know there is a lot gong on in the world, and it’s hard to care about everything all the time, but please don’t forget about the immigrant families. Call you representatives. Vote the people who support this policy out of office in November. Find a local rally/protest. Donate to a charity. Don’t let the people in power get away with this. 

Sources are from The New York Times, the Boston Globe, and a video interview with Jess Session found on NBC news. Jacob Soboroff is a reporter for NBC news and MSNBC. 13 June 2018

bengaliprincess:

Si la migra aparecen en su puerta

  • no abras la puerta. Estate calmado. Usted tiene derechos.
  • Si piden entrar, pregunten si tienen una orden firmada por un juez.
  • Si dicen que lo tienen, piden verlo.
  • Una orden de administración de ICE (formulario 1-200, 1-205) no les permite entrar a su hogar sin su consentimiento.
  • Si no tienen una orden firmada por un juez, usted puede negarse a dejarlos entrar
  • Si se fuerzan, no resistan. Dile a todos en la residencia que permanezcan en silencio.
  • Si usted es arrestado, permanezca en silencio y no firme nada hasta que hable con un abogado.

spookynalgas:

ithelpstodream:

megacosms:

ithelpstodream:

snazsy:

They’re already breaking the law by being in the country illegally if they fear being deported, so no shit they’re going to be scared of calling the police because the moment their right to residency gets questioned, they’re going to get fucked.

Don’t break the law and you’re not going to fear calling the cops, you fucking idiots.

just because someone enters a country illegally (i find that whole concept utterly ridiculous btw but that’s another discussion) doesn’t mean they deserve to be abused. just because someone breaks the law by committing a non-violent offence doesn’t mean they lose their rights and they shouldn’t ever have to be afraid to reach out for help.

Isn’t it strange how these people who are so obsessed with immigration like immediately stop seeing someone as human just because they moved from one place to another.

Them: “Yeah, they were once in that place and now they’re in this place, so let their abusive spouse kill them for all I care. Hey, they should’ve thought about that before moving from one spot on the planet across an imaginary line to another spot on the planet. Once you cross that imaginary border you’re no longer human and I don’t care if you get hurt or die. Sorry not sorry 💁🏽‍♂️”

^spot on! when it comes to the mistreatment of illegal immigrants, your stance on immigration shouldn’t even matter. at the end of the day they are still people who deserve to be just as safe and protected as anyone else.

There is help you can get when you’re an immigrant facing domestic violence that many people don’t know about.

https://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/information-legal-rights-available-immigrant-victims-domestic-violence-united-states-and-facts-about-immigrating-marriage-based-visa-fact-sheet

http://family.findlaw.com/domestic-violence/the-domestic-violence-green-card-immigrant-visa-petitions-for-vi.html

“If you’re the victim of domestic violence and you’re not a United States citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to file your own application for what is commonly called a “domestic violence green card.” Typically, green cards (permanent resident status documents) are obtained when a family member or an employer sponsors an immigrant’s application to reside in the United States on a permanent or long-term basis.

However, if you’re residing in the U.S. and suffering as a victim of domestic violence, you are able to self-petition for a green card under a provision of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). If you’re not currently residing in the U.S. but your abuser is an employee of the U.S. government or a member of the uniformed services, you can still file for your own green card if you were abused by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident while present in the United States. Finally, if you’re an illegal immigrant suffering domestic violence, you aren’t immediately eligible for the “domestic violence green card” but you can still receive protection from the government if you qualify for a special non-immigrant visa called a U visa.

The U visa doesn’t grant you automatic access to government benefits, but you’ll become eligible for consideration for benefits by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department (USCIS). For more information on the U visa, visit the USCIS website or U.S. Immigration Support.”