UPDATE: Atty just got off the phone with mom who was crying happy tears! Thank you to all, especially @JoaquinCastrotx & the @HispanicCaucus, for applying public pressure to @CBP to release these children. After a terrifying night facing the unthinkable, they have been released.
The fight for justice for this family is far from over, but the kids were given an order of supervision allowing them to go with their parents at least for now. Remember, this outcome is likely only because this family is one of the less than 2% of #MPP cases with an atty.
The absurd & terrifying situation yesterday is one we will continue to see b/c of the #asylumban & other recent changes. But many families will face this alone. We must keep fighting with everything we have to shut this whole damn #migrantpersecutionprotocols down. #SaveAsylum
Pls help shine a light on what is happening by following and supporting the orgs & attorneys who are fighting back against this madness everyday: @LasAmericasIAC @taylorklevy @AlOtroLado_Org @cliniclegal @ImmDef @humanrights1st @ThinkLawLab @JodiGoodwin17 @jactioncenter many more
Seeking asylum should not be this hard. It should not require the activation of a nationwide network of attorneys to keep your kids safe. It should not require a congressman to call on your behalf. Our asylum system has been completely and systematically dismantled. #stayoutraged
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