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11 Haitian asylum seekers part of lawsuit against federal government
Read full article: 11 Haitian asylum seekers part of lawsuit against federal governmentEleven of the thousands of Haitian migrants who set up camp under the international bridge in Del Rio in September have filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The documents filed allege physical abuse, racial discrimination and failure to process asylum claims.
Nonprofit organization helping asylum seekers in Eagle Pass
Read full article: Nonprofit organization helping asylum seekers in Eagle PassEAGLE PASS, Texas ā The nonprofit organization Mission: Border Hope in Eagle Pass is working closely with U.S. Border Patrol to help asylum seekers who are being released after theyāve been processed. But of course, itās a lot of family units, people with children, pregnant moms,ā said Valeria Wheeler, executive director of Mission: Border Hope. The mayor of Eagle Pass said the increase of asylum seekers and migrants is putting a significant strain on Border Patrol agents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is constructing a facility to hold migrants who cross the border in Eagle Pass. CBP released the following statement:āCBP is currently constructing a soft sided facility in Eagle Pass, TX to help accommodate migrants in our custody.
New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekers
Read full article: New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekersSAN ANTONIO ā Diversity is brewing in San Antonioās newest coffee spot in Southtown. The bakery and coffee trailer is run by the pastor of the church, Katie Best-Richmond, who said its to help families in San Antonio seeking asylum. The coffee shop is run by volunteers and asylum seekers themselves. CafĆ© Cotidiano in Southtown hopes to help families seeking asylum through coffee. āWhatever money we need to live and be active members of the community, thatās also what (asylum seekers) need,ā Best-Richmond said.