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from family will have on these
children — perhaps for the
rest of their lives.
“Loving care and being in
a nurturing environment are
not luxuries for young children
and teenagers,” she stressed
“The trauma of being separated
from one’
s family and the harsh
unsanitary conditions in these
centers are caus-
ing the kind of
trauma in chil-
dren where high
levels of neurotoxins
are being released
into their bodies. It
will have long-term
effects on their mental and physical
health. There is a reason we got rid
of orphanages in this country. No
amount of (psychological) interven-
tion can substitute for loving, nur-
turing care from a relative. Those
children need to be moved out and
into the care of supportive caregiv-
ers immediately.”
FAMILIES CONTINUE
TO BE SEPARATED
Americans were led to believe that
after Trump signed an executive
order in June 2018, the practice of
separating families at the border
ended. But that is not the case, and
it is getting increasingly harder to
put faith in governmental institu-
tions, according to Ruby Robinson,
managing attorney for the Michigan
Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC).
“It is just shocking across the
board. The scale of the squalid con-
ditions in these deten-
tion camps is a major
calamity, and human
rights violations are
occurring,” Robinson
said. “What we are
finding is that people
cannot put much trust
in ICE. There is a loss of trust in
government institutions for reliable
action or even reliable information.”
Robinson said that people should
write to their local representatives
to implore that Congress makes ICE
follow the law, which states that
minors be kept in the least restric-
tive setting possible and kept there
for only 72 hours. Robinson said
some unaccompanied migrant chil-
dren have been moved to Michigan
and can be helped by contacting
Bethany Christian Services or
Samaritas.
Robinson said MIRC is at case-
load capacity and his staff are doing
the best they can to provide justice
for their clients.
“We go through extraordinary
lengths to represent and advocate
for as many clients as we can,”
Robinson said. “The number of
cases has doubled in the last five
years and, unfortunately, we have
had to turn down many cases
because we just cannot keep up with
the demand.”
Other ways to help legally
include:
• The Lawyers for Good
Government Foundation, a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization, is mobi-
lizing lawyers and law students to
travel to the southern border and
is accepting monetary or frequent
flyer miles donations to pay for
travel expenses. For more informa-
tion, go to
lawyersforgoodgovernment.org.
• Together Rising, a national and
international nonprofit organization
that specializes in crowd funding,
has raised millions of dollars for
legal support for unaccompanied
migrant minors provided mainly
by the Immigration Law Clinic at
University of California Davis. ■
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CREDIT: SUSAN BARNUM, WIKIPEDIA
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medical needs, $5-10 for their journey)
$120 Covers all needs for one person
$500 Covers needs for a typical family
$1800 Covers needs for 3-4 families
$6000 Covers needs for an entire bus
of people, up to 50
Make A Difference
WHOEVER SAVES ONE LIFE SAVES THE ENTIRE WORLD Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5
Congregation Albert in
Albuquerque, NM has become a
drop off site for those who have
been processed at the border, but
are not yet in the state where their
asylum cases will be heard.
Through donations and volunteers,
Congregation Albert helps at least
100 people each month, providing
families with food, clothes, medical
care, and housing. Volunteers
contact their sponsors to get them
to their loved ones in other states,
providing them with bus tickets,
meals, and a small amount of cash
for their journey.
Temple Israel is committed to making a REAL a difference
in the lives of asylum-seeking families.
We are partnering with
Congregation Albert in this
holy work. While we can’t be
on the ground in Albuquerque,
to support these people.
Any amount helps.
Call 248-661-5700 for questions.
Temple Israel is working
To donate, visit
temple-israel.org/HelpFromAfar
Your donation will support the
following (toiletries, lodging, meals
and snacks, bus ticket, phone, clothing,
medical needs, $5-10 for their journey)
$120 Covers all needs for one person
$500 Covers needs for a typical family
$1800 Covers needs for 3-4 families
$6000 Covers needs for an entire bus
of people, up to 50
Make A Difference
WHOEVER SAVES ONE LIFE SAVES THE ENTIRE WORLD Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5
Congregation Albert in
Albuquerque, NM has become a
drop off site for those who have
been processed at the border, but
are not yet in the state where their
asylum cases will be heard.
Through donations and volunteers,
Congregation Albert helps at least
100 people each month, providing
families with food, clothes, medical
care, and housing. Volunteers
contact their sponsors to get them
to their loved ones in other states,
providing them with bus tickets,
meals, and a small amount of cash
for their journey.
Temple Israel is committed to making a REAL a difference
in the lives of asylum-seeking families.
We are partnering with
Congregation Albert in this
holy work. While we can’t be
on the ground in Albuquerque,
to support these people.
Any amount helps.
Call 248-661-5700 for questions.
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To donate, visit
temple-israel.org/HelpFromAfar
Your donation will support the
following (toiletries, lodging, meals
and snacks, bus ticket, phone, clothing,
medical needs, $5-10 for their journey)
$120 Covers all needs for one person
$500 Covers needs for a typical family
$1800 Covers needs for 3-4 families
$6000 Covers needs for an entire bus
of people, up to 50
Make A Difference
WHOEVER SAVES ONE LIFE SAVES THE ENTIRE WORLD Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5
Congregation Albert in
Albuquerque, NM has become a
drop off site for those who have
been processed at the border, but
are not yet in the state where their
asylum cases will be heard.
Through donations and volunteers,
Congregation Albert helps at least
100 people each month, providing
families with food, clothes, medical
care, and housing. Volunteers
contact their sponsors to get them
to their loved ones in other states,
providing them with bus tickets,
meals, and a small amount of cash
for their journey.
Temple Israel is committed to making a REAL a difference
in the lives of asylum-seeking families.
We are partnering with
Congregation Albert in this
holy work. While we can’t be
on the ground in Albuquerque,
to support these people.
Any amount helps.
Call 248-661-5700 for questions.
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