July 18, 2023 by V Leigh

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“Push children and nursing babies back into the Rio Grande.” “Deny water”. A pregnant, miscarrying woman trapped in razor wire. A Texas trooper describes the orders as “inhumane”: https://t.co/ZedO4o4MtX?
— Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) July 17, 2023

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Revolting report from the Houston Chronicle: Brace for the BOMBSHELL.

To stop migrants from crossing the border, Gov. Greg Abbott has resorted to truly barbaric measures, issuing INHUMANE directives with very specific targets: Texas troopers have been ordered to push small… pic.twitter.com/5NnHh8ykTO
— Stephanie Kennedy (@WordswithSteph) July 18, 2023

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Where is the humanity?
Where is the federal government? https://t.co/OchlBnvpbR
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) July 18, 2023

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Officers working for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security initiative were ordered to push “small children and nursing babies” back into the Rio Grande, according to an email from a trooper

“I believe we have stepped over a line into the inhumane” https://t.co/soWc98Eni0
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 18, 2023

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Texas is installing a “floating wall” across the Rio Grande with netting intended to snag & drown border-crossers.

River currents will trap debris in the nets & alter river flows. People & wildlife will drown.

This is Gov Abbott’s deadly abomination…pic.twitter.com/EKgC7ReMwQ
— Laiken Jordahl (@LaikenJordahl) July 11, 2023

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The Rio Grande is being turned into a war zone by the Texas GOP.

Deadly razor-wire has been deployed along riverbanks, cutting off wildlife from water sources while stopping border communities from accessing their lifeblood & source of drinking water.pic.twitter.com/oc0oA0GqF0
— Laiken Jordahl (@LaikenJordahl) July 15, 2023

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This is absolutely monstrous, inhumane policy.

Governor Abbott’s troops have been told to push migrant children back into the Rio Grande to drown.https://t.co/uXT37fwtgr
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) July 18, 2023

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June 24, 2023 by V Leigh

“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.”

“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.” https://t.co/k5yPzl6C1n
— Celeste Ng (@pronounced_ing) June 22, 2023

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Barack Obama called out the disparity in news coverage between the missing Titan submersible, which received nearly wall-to-wall coverage this week, and a capsized boat carrying 700 migrants in the Mediterranean, which received barely any attention comparatively pic.twitter.com/aL8zSDZWgu
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 23, 2023

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June 8, 2023 by V Leigh

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

Her name: Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez.

His name: Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.https://t.co/iQ5XCQ5GWb
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 25, 2023

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May 14, 2023 by V Leigh

President Biden promised a more “humane” approach to immigration, but is replacing the Trump-era Title 42 with asylum limits that could be even harsher.

Crowds of people are gathering along the U.S.-Mexican border as Title 42, which has allowed border agents to remove migrants on public health grounds during the pandemic, lifts at midnight. https://t.co/fetM4leq6d pic.twitter.com/b7fLUUkDsy
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 11, 2023

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The IRC is on the ground on both sides of the US-Mexico border, as #Title42 ends, a new asylum ban begins and people looking to find safety in the US face uncertainty.

We need safe, orderly and humane solutions to welcome asylum seekers. Hear from our staff in Mexico: pic.twitter.com/77UVO0blqT
— IRC – International Rescue Committee (@RESCUEorg) May 11, 2023

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The Child Deportation Act is a cruel, inhumane bill that makes our already broken immigration system even worse.

Let the record show that every single Republican that advanced it does not care about protecting life or human rights. A 🧵on the horrid measures in this bill. pic.twitter.com/CA8Syni2lC
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) May 11, 2023

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Chris Murphy on Title 42: “The majority of [the GOP] delights at chaos at the border. You saw some of my colleagues on Tuesday, as soon as votes were done, rush down to the border to take smiling photos with Border Patrol, essentially celebrating the fact that there was chaos.” pic.twitter.com/VcOnDfRQof
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2023

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“The numbers that we have experienced over the past two days are markedly down”

Homeland Security Secy Alejandro Mayorkas tells CNN’s Dana Bash that the Biden administration has recorded a decrease in border crossings since Title 42 ended. @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/XZciCXnnjk
— CNN (@CNN) May 14, 2023

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President Biden promised a more “humane” approach to immigration, but is replacing the Trump-era Title 42 with asylum limits that could be even harsher. pic.twitter.com/82CXndVkDR
— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 14, 2023

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April 11, 2023 by V Leigh

U.S. policies had an indisputable role in the death of 40 people in the Ciudad Juárez immigrant detention center fire. They were among thousands forced to stay in #Mexico for a chance to seek protection in the U.S.

Dozens of migrant men were killed in a fire that broke out at a Mexican immigration detention center this week.

We speak to journalist @LuisKuryaki about the conditions that led to the tragedy — namely, a harsh and punitive immigration system on both sides of the border. pic.twitter.com/l80VI3dsgW
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) March 29, 2023

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US policies played an unmistakable role in the death of at least 38 people in the Ciudad Juárez immigrant detention center fire. They were among thousands forced to wait in Mexico for a chance to request protection under US laws.@POTUS’s new asylum ban would entrench this harm.
— ACLU (@ACLU) March 29, 2023

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U.S. policymakers know the dangers migrants face when turned away at our border. The extortion, violence and death are widely reported. We can’t let our leaders duck blame. Every victim in Juarez would be alive today if not for Title 42. https://t.co/Pz4UcgV5hW
— Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (@FlorenceProject) April 6, 2023

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U.S. policies had an indisputable role in the death of 40 people in the Ciudad Juárez immigrant detention center fire. They were among thousands forced to stay in #Mexico for a chance to seek protection in the U.S.@r_schmidtke explains why in @TIME https://t.co/msyHXqhksp
— Refugees International (@RefugeesIntl) April 4, 2023

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March 5, 2023 by V Leigh

Boy cleaning slaughterhouse in Nebraska. Photo provided by Department of Labor investigators. He was employed by PSSI, a cleaning company owned by Blackstone private equity firm. ⁦@NBCNews

Notice: a story documenting thousands of cases of child exploitation, clear as day, out in the open, and the (to be clear, otherwise excellent) report doesn’t mention the word “crime” or “criminal” once. It’s presented entirely as a civil and bureaucratic process issue. https://t.co/0JXMckCGHE
— Adam H. Johnson (@adamjohnsonNYC) February 26, 2023

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Boy cleaning slaughterhouse in Nebraska. Photo provided by Department of Labor investigators. He was employed by PSSI, a cleaning company owned by Blackstone private equity firm. ⁦@NBCNews⁩ pic.twitter.com/Gg9Fg4ICCs
— Laura Strickler (@strickdc) February 22, 2023

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A major New York Times investigation has revealed the widespread use of migrant child labor across the U.S. “They’re ending up in some of the most brutal jobs in the country,” says reporter @hannahdreier. pic.twitter.com/getzCK8ZFF
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) February 28, 2023

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Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman took home a record $1.27 billion for 2022, extending his stature as one of the most highly paid executives in finance https://t.co/fMlC4SYRaK
— Bloomberg (@business) February 24, 2023

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A 13-year-old was hired illegally to clean a slaughterhouse.

The company that hired her paid a fine. But her family is paying a much bigger price: The child’s father is in jail (for driving her to work), and her mother faces deportation.https://t.co/F5gClPQXlK
— Abha Bhattarai (@abhabhattarai) March 3, 2023

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February 28, 2023 by V Leigh

Thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East have disappeared on the journey to Europe; some are in unmarked graves in Italy. Their families never know what happened. I wrote in this week’s @NewYorker on the crisis of the missing:

Thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East have disappeared on the journey to Europe; some are in unmarked graves in Italy. Their families never know what happened. I wrote in this week’s @NewYorker on the crisis of the missing: https://t.co/jxpfreoJec
— Alexis Okeowo (@alexis_ok) January 9, 2023

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January 29, 2023 by V Leigh

Ours is a nation of immigrants. Until the day America rids itself of Title 42 and its oppressive legacy, we’ll still be fighting for the people it has hurt. Because #AsylumIsARight.

Trump’s Muslim and African Ban was rooted in white nationalism and contributed to the ongoing dehumanization of Muslims and Muslim Americans. Today, on the 6th anniversary, I call on Congress to pass the No BAN Act to prevent any policy like it from ever being implemented again. pic.twitter.com/iGWlSaSIqJ
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) January 26, 2023

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Great to see @AOC highlight that Title 42 isn’t just amoral, it’s illegal.

“Last year Pres Biden promised to end Title 42. Instead he’s now expanding restrictions on asylum. But the right to seek asylum is enshrined in domestic and international law.” pic.twitter.com/QftukvPt4S
— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) January 27, 2023

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I was proud to join my colleagues today as we called on @POTUS to end his expanded use of Trump’s Title 42, and to protect, not limit, the right to seek asylum. We must honor our commitment to offering protection in the US to those who have none at home. We demand better. pic.twitter.com/oGGLoGbezJ
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) January 26, 2023

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Ours is a nation of immigrants. Until the day America rids itself of Title 42 and its oppressive legacy, we’ll still be fighting for the people it has hurt.

Because #AsylumIsARight. pic.twitter.com/VP77tbyY1h
— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) January 26, 2023

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January 6, 2023 by V Leigh

BREAKING: The Biden admin will now reject all Haitian, Cuban and Nicaraguan asylum seekers who cross illegally, and cap entry from those places and Venezuela at a total 30,000/month. Biden has deported ~40,000 people to Haiti, amid humanitarian crisis, cholera and gang violence

Worthless @GovAbbott dropping off people with no money and no means on Christmas Eve in 15 degree weather near the VP’s residence. How Christian of you, Greg Abbott. Being a heartless POS isn’t going to make you the next Republican President. https://t.co/AM0xrUGLvo
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) December 25, 2022

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Border Patrol Agent Found Guilty of Killing Four Women https://t.co/7hQk2Fx8Yp
— Melissa del Bosque (@MelissaLaLinea) December 10, 2022

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10 days ago, A Border Patrol agent & serial killer was convicted by a San Antonio jury of hunting & killing 4 sex workers in Laredo. He’ll serve life in prison.

May the memories of Claudine Anne Luera, Guiselda Alicia Cantu, Janelle Ortiz, & Melissa Ramirez be a blessing. 🌹 pic.twitter.com/5iIxRxClwU
— curbside abortion provider (@artyleooo) December 17, 2022

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JUST IN: Supreme Court delays end of Title 42, keeps in place a Trump-era immigration policy allowing asylum-seekers to be quickly turned away at the border. https://t.co/gnHeFwZ4na
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 19, 2022

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration will immediately turn away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who illegally cross US-Mexico border.
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 5, 2023

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November 17, 2022 by V Leigh

Border Patrol has an entire unit dedicated to covering up their misconduct. Are we surprised?

A group of migrants were hunted and shot by brothers Michael and Mark Sheppard last month. At the time, Michael was warden of the West Texas Detention Center run by the private prison company LaSalle Corrections. Under the Trump admin, this would have been much bigger news.
— Tina Vasquez (@TheTinaVasquez) October 23, 2022

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1 of 2 Texas twins who allegedly opened fire on a group of migrants getting water near Mexican border, killing 1, injuring another, was warden at a detention facility with a history of abuse allegations. Michael & Mark Sheppard, 60 charged w/manslaughter.👇https://t.co/dIUggVXuKm
— 🍂🦃Darwin🦃🍂 (@jf_darwin) October 2, 2022

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Alert: Today @nbcnews reported that the Biden admin is planning to send Haitian migrants trying to seek safety in the US to a third country and/or to the ICE detention center in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. This should be setting off alarm bells (thread) https://t.co/9w58NhhXyI
— Jesse Franzblau (@JFranzblau) October 31, 2022

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Border Patrol has an entire unit dedicated to covering up their misconduct.

Are we surprised?https://t.co/nNTqG8D4mS
— RAICES (@RAICESTEXAS) October 28, 2022

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This is absolutely monstrous, inhumane policy. Governor Abbott’s troops have been told to push migrant children back into the Rio Grande to drown.https://t.co/uXT37fwtgr

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“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.”

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A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

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President Biden promised a more “humane” approach to immigration, but is replacing the Trump-era Title 42 with asylum limits that could be even harsher.

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U.S. policies had an indisputable role in the death of 40 people in the Ciudad Juárez immigrant detention center fire. They were among thousands forced to stay in #Mexico for a chance to seek protection in the U.S.

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Boy cleaning slaughterhouse in Nebraska. Photo provided by Department of Labor investigators. He was employed by PSSI, a cleaning company owned by Blackstone private equity firm. ⁦@NBCNews

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Thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East have disappeared on the journey to Europe; some are in unmarked graves in Italy. Their families never know what happened. I wrote in this week’s @NewYorker on the crisis of the missing:

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BREAKING: The Biden admin will now reject all Haitian, Cuban and Nicaraguan asylum seekers who cross illegally, and cap entry from those places and Venezuela at a total 30,000/month. Biden has deported ~40,000 people to Haiti, amid humanitarian crisis, cholera and gang violence

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