Pope Defends Migrants at Spain’s Port of Shame
#PopeLeo #MigrantRightsPope Leo XIV defended migrants at Spain’s "port of shame," calling exploiters "monsters" and urging Europe to protect human dignity. He reminded migrants their worth transcends borders, while condemning indifference to their suffering and Atlantic deaths. read more
Migrant Kids Coerced into Self-Deportation, Lawyers Allege
#BorderPolicy #MigrantRightsLawyers allege U.S. border agents coerced unaccompanied migrant children to self-deport using threats, including with a dog and stun gun. A judge's order blocking their removal was allegedly violated, prompting a contempt request. read more
#BorderPatrol #MigrantRights
Border agents are accused of discarding migrants' essential belongings like baby food and medicine, with reports of birth certificates and turbans also being thrown away. The Border Patrol is urged to clarify guidelines on handling personal property, while migrants continue to face loss of vital items. read more
#MayorEricAdams #MigrantRights
Mayor Eric Adams of New York faces backlash for referring to migrants as 'excellent swimmers' while discussing lifeguard shortages, with one immigrant group calling the remark 'racist'. Adams later suggested migrants could fill other job vacancies in the city. read more