I want you to imagine you are a woman in Honduras. You are one of 60% living in poverty, exposed to violence, rape & murder daily.
You also have a two-year old son.
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You’ve worked hard to save enough money to take him to a safer place.
It’s a dangerous journey that will take months.
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What mother wouldn’t?
After months of hardship, you present yourself at the port of entry seeking asylum in the US.
Your difficulties have just begun.
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You & your child will be in detention where the holding rooms are called “iceboxes”.
It’s unlikely you’ll receive anything but a Mylar blanket. You’ll be held 3 days or more here.
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The odds are against you, but there is a small chance your son may have a better life.
Do you take it?
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It doesn’t even seem like a choice. Just one more incredible hardship to be endured.
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For children it’s hard to tell what’s more monstrous- the violence at home or the persecution we’ll inflict on them here.
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