Border Humanity Project: Letters to America
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Throughout its history, our country has been a beacon of hope and freedom for people seeking better lives for themselves and their families, including those fleeing violence and seeking a better life. As a result, people who are immigrants have always been integral to our communities, economy, and the very fabric of our nation.
The “Letters to America” campaign highlights the experiences of people who have immigrated to this country in search of safety, the challenges they faced in their journey to the U.S.-Mexico border, and their hopes and dreams for their new beginning in the United States.
Instead of upholding our nation’s values and laws, our government has taken increasingly cruel measures that harm families and individuals who are immigrants – and the incoming Trump administration has vowed to impose even harsher measures by targeting immigrants with mass deportations and detention, as well as eviscerating any remaining asylum protections at the border.
In all the partisan politics, we are losing track of the fact that we’re talking about people – parents, children, neighbors – who are seeking the welcome, safety, and opportunity that our country has provided throughout history. That’s why the ACLU and our affiliates are fighting to protect people seeking safety and better lives, and in turn, build an immigration system that humanely manages the border while treating immigrants with respect and dignity they deserve. Learn more about our storytellers, their families, and why they fled their homes in search of safety.
Click here more information about the ACLU’s work at the border.
