I was able to successfully assist 5 asylum seekers - 2 unaccompanied minors, a mother and her 9 year old child, and a young man with a serious medical condition - into the United States.
Initially they were denied, in violation of U.S. and international law, but I was able to intervene and ensure that they could simply present themselves for asylum in the United States.
It shouldn’t take intervention from a Member of Congress and an incredibly compassionate Border Patrol Chief for those fleeing violence and persecution to seek asylum in the United States.
I will continue to do everything I can to return our country to one that upholds decency, compassion and human rights.
Enormous thanks to the courageous and talented advocates at @AlOtroLado_Org for everything they did today and everything they do everyday.
Also a big thanks to our interpreter Ana, from @humanrights1st, today would not have been possible with out you.
