Child Detention

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"For your action is our final management alert, Management Alert – DHS Needs to Address Dangerous Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention of Children and Adults in the Rio Grande Valley, the purpose of which is to notify you of urgent issues that require immediate attention and action. Specifically, we encourage the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take immediate steps to alleviate dangerous overcrowding and prolonged detention of children and adults in the Rio Grande Valley." - Jennifer L. Costello, Acting Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Full DHS OIG-19-51-Jul19 Report (pdf)

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Step 2: Prepare & call congress

A. Prepare Your Message: Members of Congress hear from many people, to ensure your message is understood clearly, prepare your points in advanced and if referencing any facts, be prepared to share your source for the information.

B. The Call: Due to the large volume of calls they receive, it is normal for constituents to speak with a representative for the Senator or Congressperson. If you are a U.S. Citizen, it is normal for them to ask for your address as they want to verify you are a constituent. This will lend greater weight to your position and remarks.

C. Share Your Story: Feel free to share a personal story or that of a friend or loved one who has been impacted by the issue you are calling on such as immigration, DACA, civil rights, etc. While stories can be compelling, please keep your story brief so that you get to highlight your main point.

D. Courtesy Counts: While we encourage passion, remarks and views shared with members of Congress have the greatest influence when made in a serious and courteous manner.

E. Call! (Click "Senate Directory" & "House of Representatives Directory" for contact info.)

Step 3: sign petition

As thousands of refugees flee their home countries due to extreme violence and immigrants come to our country searching for economic opportunity, the United States continues to separate children from their families and detain them in inhumane conditions. These conditions were recently highlighted in the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security report:

"We are concerned that overcrowding and prolonged detention represent an immediate risk to the health and safety of DHS agents and officers, and to those detained," the report said."

In addition, numerous photos, videos and sworn statements support the reports of deplorable conditions, threatening behavior and sexual harassment and abuse.

For this reason, I add my name to this petition demanding an end to family separation and family detainment and urge you to pass legislation to resolve the issue in a manner that is equal to our nation's commitment to human rights and human dignity.

Sign Petition!

Add your voice and call for an end to family separation & child detainment!

1: Review the facts: images included in U.S. Department of homeland security Management alert

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Step 2: Prepare & call congress

Step 3: sign petition