ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Two weeks ago, we called on our supporters to take a stand against the inhumane detention of immigrant children. This week, we say thank you.
In just 15 days, ASAP’s supporters have submitted more than 100 comments to the Federal Register to demand the administration not overturn protections for children provided under the Flores settlement. Advocates from all over the country have taken action to tell the government – immigrant children should not be jailed. Families belong together and free.
If you haven’t submitted a comment, it’s not too late: you have until November 6, 2018 to tell the Federal Register that you stand with immigrant children and families. Use our template below, and ask your friends and family members to denounce our government’s actions as well! You should add any relevant personal or professional testimony that emphasizes why our government should not prolong the detention of children.
“My name is _________, and I oppose the administration’s proposed regulations, DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002. The proposed regulations would threaten the dignity and welfare of immigrant children and would lead to the expanded detention of children in inhumane conditions. I demand the current administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services not overturn the protections provided for under the Flores settlement. Immigrant children should not be jailed. The administration should prioritize the expedient release of children to relatives and vetted sponsors. [Insert your personalized comment].”
We thank you for your continued support of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). Together, we will make our voices heard, stand up for asylum-seeking families, and help build a better world.
LOS SIMPATIZANTES DE ASAP PASAN A LA ACCIÓN
12 de octubre de 2018
Hace dos semanas pedimos a nuestros seguidores que se opusieran a la inhumana detención de 12 niños inmigrantes. Esta semana les damos las gracias.
En solo 15 días, los simpatizantes de ASAP han presentado más de 100 peticiones al Registro Federal de los Estados Unidos para pedir al gobierno que no anulara la protección proporcionada a los niños gracias al Acuerdo Judicial “Flores”. Varios abogados de todo el país han empezado a tomar medidas para decirle al gobierno que los niños inmigrantes no deben ser detenidos. Las familias deben permanecer unidas y deben ser libres.
Si no han presentado su petición aún, no es tarde. Tienen hasta el 6 de noviembre de 2018 para decirle el Registro Federal de los Estados Unidos que apoya a los niños inmigrantes y a sus familias. ¡Pueden usar la plantilla que encontrarán a continuación y pedir a sus amigos y familiares que también denuncien las acciones de nuestro gobierno! Si quieren, pueden añadir cualquier declaración personal o profesional que crean relevante para enfatizar por qué nuestro gobierno no debe continuar con las detenciones de niños.
“Mi nombre es __________, y me opongo a la regulación propuesta por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional N° ICEB-2018-0002. Esta regulación amenaza la dignidad y el bienestar de los niños inmigrantes y provocará el aumento de las detenciones de niños en condiciones inhumanas. Pido a al gobierno actual, al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales que no anulen las protecciones que proporciona el Acuerdo Judicial Flores. Los niños inmigrantes no deben ser detenidos. El gobierno debe priorizar la entrega de esos niños a sus familiares o tutores. [Añade aquí tu mensaje personalizado]”.
Versión original en inglés aquí:
“My name is _________, and I oppose the administration’s proposed regulations, DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002. The proposed regulations would threaten the dignity and welfare of immigrant children and would lead to the expanded detention of children in inhumane conditions. I demand the current administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services not overturn the protections provided for under the Flores settlement. Immigrant children should not be jailed. The administration should prioritize the expedient release of children to relatives and vetted sponsors. [Insert your personalized comment].”
Les agradecemos el continuo apoyo al Proyecto de Apoyo para Solicitantes de Asilo (o ASAP por sus siglas en inglés). Juntos lograremos que se escuchen nuestras voces, defenderemos las familias solicitantes de asilo y ayudaremos a construir un mundo mejor.
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