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COVID-19 does not see nationality, ethnicity, or citizenship status. It only sees people, human beings.
In the wise words of Mr. Rogers, be the helpers, during times of crisis and times of calm.
For more ways to help, see: hiaspa.org/advocacy-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
www.yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/contributors/2020/04/01/op-ed-get-through-this-we-all-must-be-...
OP-ED: To get through this, we all must 'be the helpers,' says Pa.'s second lady
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In these difficult and uncertain times, it is not enough to simply look for the helpers, we all must become the helpers ourselves."Doctors working with detained immigrants have warned members of Congress that immigrant detention centers pose a 'tinderbox scenario,' where social distancing precautions are impossible."
slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/03/coronavirus-immigrant-children-detention.html
Why Won’t the Federal Government Release Immigrant Children?
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The immigration system refuses to distinguish children from adults.Have you filled out your #2020Census yet?
Happy April! Today is the 2020 Census Day of Action!
#Census resources for 59 languages: 2020census.gov/en/languages.html
www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us/
A follow-up to our earlier post about closing detention centers - it is of utmost importance to also close immigration courts.
www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-close-immigration-courts-now-20200331-sgriwv4yqzaadd6xoyjgpvb...
Close immigration courts now: A coronavirus necessity to protect public health
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Imagine you’re an immigration lawyer. You have a case scheduled for trial in immigration court, but you’re got a cough, a sore throat and shortness of breath. In normal times, you probably would h...Timeline PhotosThis victory gives us hope that we can continue to get more people to freedom and safety during this public health crisis.
