“With God’s help, I’ll get the chance to hold my baby”
We met Neri on a cold, sunny morning in Nogales. Brought to Phoenix at the age of 3, Neri found himself ripped away from his entire family when he was caught up in one of Maricopa County’s infamous...
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Lateral Repatriation: The Stories of Karla and Sulydeth
Four cousins, aged 18-20, left their homes in the south of Mexico to join members of their families who live in a major city in the United States. There, they had the promise of employment, a better...
View ArticleBorder Policies Don’t End at the Border
At the Migrant Resource Center and elsewhere along the border, we often hear the stories of migrants who were apprehended in the desert and returned, or migrants who have not yet crossed. We also hear...
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The Thirsty Desert
A note from Danielle: I just want to reiterate that I did not write this. Another volunteer who decided to publish anonymously did. I am glad to help get it in the hands of as many people as possible....
View ArticleHanging on by a Thread
IMPORTANT NOTICE! The following story contains an intense account of sexual assault and violence. This may be triggering and extremely emotional. If you decide to read on please treat this with the...
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Mr. Obama, Tear Down This Wall
What is this “wall” everyone keeps talking about? The border will dividing the city of Agua Prieta / Douglas is a relatively new phenomenon. Long-time residents of the city talk about the days when...
View ArticleA Town Hall on the Border
Federal policies affect border communites in ways that aren’t always obvious. For years, border activists have talked about “militarization,” which refers to the increasing presence of Border Patrol...
View ArticleEvent: Undocumented Immigrants in Tucson Petition ICE
Today, a group of 50 undocumented immigrants, their families, and many supporters, will march on ICE headquarters in Tucson to bring attention to deportation practices. Since the Obama...
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