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¿Recuerdan el taller de fotografía 📸 para solicitantes de asilo Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ en colaboración Lacasitadeut Tijuana Tijuana y la fotógrafa Alexa Macías del que publicamos hace un par de semanas? Bueno, ¡el gran día de la exposición ya está aquí y no podríamos estar más emocionados! Estamos muy contentos de invitarlos a todos a la II Muestra Colectiva de Fotografía “Miradas en (tráns)ito”, donde se exhibirán los trabajos fotográficos de los alumnos del taller de fotografía impartido por Alexa Macías✨.

Esta exposición consta de 36 piezas fotográficas 🖼 que estarán a la venta y muestra el talento de estas mujeres extraordinarias en el campo de la fotografía. El objetivo del taller fue proporcionarles herramientas teóricas y prácticas para la creación de sus propias narrativas visuales y escritas como mujeres Trans en contexto de movilidad humana que se apropian de la cámara para posicionarse como sujetas que no solo son observadas, sino que también observan.

¡Nos vemos allí en Teorama Cervecería!

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Remember the photography 📸 workshop for Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ asylum seekers in collaboration with Lacasitadeut Tijuana and photographer Alexa Macías that we posted about a couple of weeks ago? Well, the big exhibition day is here and we couldn’t be more excited! We are very happy to invite you all to the II Collective Photography Exhibition “Miradas en (tráns)ito”, where the photographic works of the students of the photography workshop taught by Alexa Macías will be exhibited.✨

This exhibition consists of 36 photographic pieces 🖼 that will be for sale and shows the talent of these remarkable women in the field of photography. The objective of the workshop was to provide them with theoretical and practical tools for the creation of their own visual and written narratives as Trans women in the context of human mobility who used the camera to position themselves as subjects who are not only observed, but also observe.

We’ll see you there Teorema Cervecería!

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The rise in anti-immigrant policies isn’t isolated to the U.S., it’s a global phenomenon. A new report by Equal Rights Beyond Borders and UCLA School of Law's Center for Immigration Policy finds striking similarities in the treatment and detention of migrants in the U.S. and the EU, both destinations that tout their reputations as bastions of freedom and human rights. Read the report here ⤵️.

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Our client Lianet Alvarez Osorio's mother Idania Osorio Dominguez tragically died while in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP never informed Ms. Alvarez Osario of her death, as is their protocol. After frantically searching for information about her mother's whereabouts after she stopped hearing from her, she found out the devastating news through a CBP press release days later.

Earlier this year we filed a FOIA lawsuit seeking information surrounding the death of Ms. Osario Dominguez. Because of our lawsuit, we have since found out her medication was taken away despite CBP knowing she had hypertension. "Five hours after she went into their [CBP] custody, she complained about chest pains, and then she collapsed and died. We still don't have a death certificate yet."

Our staff attorney Andrew Fels spoke to Newsweek about this tragic case. Read more here ⤵️

Migrant died 'after medicine taken away' at U.S.-Mexico border The deceased's daughter has said she discovered her mother's death in CBP custody only through a press release.

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According to the United Nations, the U.S./Mexico border is the “deadliest land route for migrants in the world.” With record-breaking temperatures here in California and nauseating heat, it’s about to become even deadlier and Biden’s recent asylum restrictions will only exacerbate this situation as people grow increasingly desperate. As we continue our water drops in the Otay Mountain Wilderness we’re seeing several cases of intense exhaustion and dehydration amongst asylum seekers, including women and young children. CBP reports a steady rise in migrant deaths, affirming that “the overwhelming majority of deaths on the border are because of environmental exposure/ heat.” We will continue to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to migrants who are crossing to seek asylum for as long as it takes and are grateful to organizations like Borderlands Relief Collective who work alongside us.

California heat has immigration activists bracing for a humanitarian crisis Record-breaking heat exacerbates an already dangerous situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Sunland Park-Santa Teresa migrant corridor in the New Mexico desert is “one of the deadliest in America.” Since October, 119 people have died trying to cross through the corridor and, as temperatures soar above 110 F/ 43 C, that number will only rise. In response, selfless volunteers and border organizations have been providing precious drinking water along migrant routes for years. To all those criminalizing humanitarian work along the border, this is a reminder that this has “absolutely nothing to do with politics,” rather it represents honoring the fundamental rights of another human who “has the same rights, same dreams and deserves a chance to live” as anyone else.

“Whatever our position on immigration, I don’t think anybody can agree that the death of people is a fitting response, a solution.” We couldn’t agree more.

Volunteers leave bottled water for migrants in deadly smuggling corridor SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (Border Report) – The rocks are jagged, and the sand is hot. The 12- to 24-inch wide paths often trail off 100 feet down. A fall from Mount Cristo Rey means broken bones an…

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Not only does the CBP One mobile app pose significant barriers to folks seeking asylum, including month-long wait times of up to 9 months for appointments, it unequivocally puts asylum seekers’ lives at risk especially those with disabilities who can’t even access the app. We’ve been sounding the alarm on the app’s glaring inefficiencies and glitches since its inception. Our executive director Erika Pinheiro spoke to El País about our litigation to stop its use and why it endangers the lives of people seeking protection in the U.S.

As Human Rights Watch has reported, migrants remaining in Mexico for their future CBP One appointments often face: “forced relocation to southern Mexico by Mexican officials; a lack of access to basic services like health care, potable water, and shelter; violence at the hands of criminal groups as well as Mexican immigration authorities, National Guard soldiers, and police; and the possibility of summary deportation.” Individuals without access to a smartphone, strong wifi, or fluency in one of the languages of the CBP One app (English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole) are further obstructed from seeking asylum. The right to save one’s life shouldn’t hinge on a glitchy smartphone app.

The dangers of CBP One, the app to request asylum at the US-Mexico border: Extortion, kidnappings and months-long waits NGOs and migrants argue that the system puts up unfair technological barriers that have turned the right to apply for protection in another country into a game of chance

¿Recuerdan el taller de fotografía 📸 para solicitantes de asilo Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ en colaboración con Lacasitadeut Tijuana y la fotógrafa Alexa Macías del que publicamos hace un par de semanas? Bueno, ¡el gran día de la exposición ya está aquí y no podríamos estar más emocionados! Estamos muy contentos de invitarlos a todos a la II Muestra Colectiva de Fotografía “Miradas en (tráns)ito”, donde se exhibirán los trabajos fotográficos de los alumnos del taller de fotografía impartido por Alexa Macías✨.

Esta exposición consta de 36 piezas fotográficas 🖼 que estarán a la venta y muestra el talento de estas mujeres extraordinarias en el campo de la fotografía. El objetivo del taller fue proporcionarles herramientas teóricas y prácticas para la creación de sus propias narrativas visuales y escritas como mujeres Trans en contexto de movilidad humana que se apropian de la cámara para posicionarse como sujetas que no solo son observadas, sino que también observan.

¡Nos vemos allí en Teorema Cervecería!

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Remember the photography 📸 workshop for Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ asylum seekers in collaboration with Lacasitadeut Tijuana and photographer Alexa Macías that we posted about a couple of weeks ago? Well, the big exhibition day is here and we couldn’t be more excited! We are very happy to invite you all to the II Collective Photography Exhibition “Miradas en (tráns)ito”, where the photographic works of the students of the photography workshop taught by Alexa Macías will be exhibited.✨

This exhibition consists of 36 photographic pieces 🖼 that will be for sale and shows the talent of these remarkable women in the field of photography. The objective of the workshop was to provide them with theoretical and practical tools for the creation of their own visual and written narratives as Trans women in the context of human mobility who used the camera to position themselves as subjects who are not only observed, but also observe.

We’ll see you there Teorema Cervecería!

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Personalized thank-you drawings are always great, but these drawings right here are the best. *Aleida and *Luz, are two unaccompanied child asylum seekers from México that we accompanied in Tijuana. Much like little girls throughout the world, they love to draw, they like unicorns, and they love the dogs at the home in which they once lived in with their parents, before life became bad, scary, and too dangerous to stay.

Referred to our Border Rights Project, the girls were nervous about what would happen to them now. They had an aunt living in the United States, but they were not sure how to get to her. They also had a deep distrust of adults because of the things that adults had done to their family, and were continuing to try to do.

But they were instantly reassured by Abogada Kathy, who coordinates AOL’s services for unaccompanied children at the border. Kathy shared a video of her dogs, bonding with the girls over their love of animals, while Aleida and Luz marveled at Kathy’s many arm and hand tattoos, and planned for a future that would include a dog of their very own.

Weeks after the girls were able to reunite with their aunt in the United States, the girls’ aunt sent Kathy these thank-you card drawings. It’s funny what kids remember, and how they interpret the world around them, because it’s unlikely Kathy and the CBP officer were close enough to be holding hands, or that the officer was smiling. 😄

Since reuniting with their aunt, Aleida and Luz celebrated Luz’s 6th birthday. They saw snow for the first time, and they’re talking about adopting a dog. A new life is beginning, and they’re replacing the bad memories with new memories of happier days, the kind of days all little girls deserve, regardless of what side of the border they were born.

Please support AOL’s work with unaccompanied kids to ensure that they all have access to the legal process to save their lives. We can’t do this work without you. Thank you!

Venmo
Or
Donate at the link: https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com

*Names changed to protect client privacy.

If you are interested in combating white supremacy and the structural racism of our immigration system by working in solidarity with refugees at the US-Mexico border, then boy, do we have an internship for you! We are now accepting applications for Fall 2024! Click on the link below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions!
https://alotrolado.org/internships

“La única opción es seguir moviendo para el chance de salvar a sus vidas.”

Nuestra directora del Proyecto de Derechos Fronterizos Nicole Elizabeth Ramos habló con Radio Cachimbona sobre la dura realidad que enfrentan los migrantes en la frontera y cómo las políticas de inmigración restrictivas de los Estados Unidos crearon el sufrimiento que estamos viendo en nuestra propia puerta. ¡Escucha aquí! ⤵️

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“The only option is to keep moving for the chance to save their lives.”

Our Border Rights Project director Nicole Elizabeth Ramos spoke with Radio Cachimbona about the harsh reality migrants face at the border and how restrictive U.S. immigration policies created the suffering we're seeing at our own doorstep. Listen here! ⤵️

‎Radio Cachimbona: Las Fronteras No Estan Abiertas on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Radio Cachimbona, Ep Las Fronteras No Estan Abiertas - Jul 1, 2024

Our executive director Erika Pinheiro spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about Biden's most recent executive order restricting asylum and why it's having "zero effect" on the number of border crossings. “There’s no universal presentation of what this process is, so a lot of people just don’t understand what’s going on.”

Why migrants are risking everything to cross the U.S.-Mexico border amid Biden’s asylum ban President Joe Biden restricted asylum for those who cross unlawfully, but migrants are still coming through the California-Mexico border.

Los esperemos mañana.
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Nap tan nou demen.

In honor of yesterday’s Pride march in Tijuana, we stand united in denouncing the violence and discrimination LGBTQ+ people endure. These acts are traumatizing and dehumanizing and threaten their very lives. Mexico has the second-highest number of known homicides against transgender people worldwide, and there have been at least 513 targeted killings of LGBTQ+ people in Mexico from 2018-2024. Thousand more have died of AIDS, exacerbated by the government's failure to ensure adequate healthcare and widespread access to life-saving medications.

It’s for that very reason, Al Otro Lado and our partners Lacasitadeut Tijuana chose to dress in black to mourn and honor our lost LGBTQ+ siblings and bring attention to the grave injustices and constant danger LGBTQ+ people face everyday.

LGBTQ+ people have existed across cultures for thousands of years, however over the last several years we have seen a rise in hateful rhetoric, especially against Trans people, being spewed by elected officials and religious “leaders” in the US. LGBTQ+ people are still being killed in countries all around the world, including the US. That this kind of discourse and endemic violence exists shows us that we still have so much farther to go in order to achieve a world where LGBTQ+ people can live authentically and without fear and today was a reminder of that.

Al Otro Lado works to achieve cross-border family reunification of migrant girls and boys trapped in DIF shelters, victims of bureaucracy and restrictive measures that violate their human rights. Al Otro Lado will continue fighting to make the family reunification of migrant children a reality.
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Al Otro Lado trabaja para lograr la reunificación familiar transfronteriza de niñas y niños migrantes atrapados en albergue del DIF, víctimas de la burocracia y de medidas restrictivas que violentan sus derechos humanos. Al Otro Lado seguirá luchando para hacer realidad la reunificación familiar de la niñez migrante.

Padres haitianos denuncian separación de familias en la frontera por parte del DIF en BC - KSDY 50 3 niños de origen haitiano, un niña de 12 años, otra niña de 7 años y un niño de 10 años están separados de sus padres, los menores se encuentran en un albergue temporal del DIF desde hace más de 3 meses, sus padres están en Estados Unidos y han buscado la forma de reunificarse […]

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Al Otro Lado se complace en ser parte de esta feria intercultural este sábado. ¡Pase por nuestro modulo para obtener más información sobre nuestros servicios o simplemente saludar! ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

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Al Otro Lado kontan fè pati fwa entèkiltirèl sa Samdi sa a. Pase nan modil nou an pou aprann plis sou sèvis nou yo oswa jis di bonjou! Nou espere wè ou la!

In May of 2018, Josue* faced every parent's worst nightmare: his 14-year-old daughter, Alegra*, was forcibly taken from him under Trump’s horrific policy that saw the separation of over 5,000 children from their parents. After several months of anguish, Josue and his daughter Alegra were reunited in the U.S., but the rest of his family, Josue’s wife, two young sons and his daughter, all remained in danger in their home country.

For years, the family endured this agonizing separation. However, after nearly a year of relentlessly advocating for the reunification of the entire family, Al Otro Lado’s Family Reunification Program was able to get the government to grant humanitarian parole, so that after five long years of separation, the family could reunite in the United States. Since that time, their family has settled into their new community, while working toward healing and securing justice.

Beaming with pride, Josue recently shared with our team that his son, Eliseo*, would be receiving an award for academic excellence during the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the immense challenges of adapting to a new school, country, and language, Eliseo* and his siblings are thriving. Josue expressed profound gratitude to Al Otro Lado and its supporters, calling the reunification of his family the greatest gift he had ever received.

Well Josue, you too gave us a great gift; the privilege of witnessing our clients thrive, not just surviving, after facing so much unimaginable hardship. It’s moments like these that light the way when it all goes seemingly dark, and give us strength to keep fighting for the kind of world that all human beings in migration deserve.

Let’s show our support and drop a comment of congratulations to Josue and his son Eliseo!

*Names changed to protect identity

“What you’re doing is you’re funneling everyone into one line and that line is already longer than any line you’ve seen in your life."

Our staff attorney Jeremy Jong spoke with KPBS about the CBP One app's myriad of problems and how Biden's new executive order will exacerbate the already desperate and dangerous situation for migrants at the border.

An already glitchy app could worsen migrant plight under Biden's new asylum actions The U.S. said it will offer protection to people who make an appointment through the CBP ONE app. But the reality is not so simple.

Give your clothes and shoes a second chance while supporting migrant families and people who have been deported to Tijuana! Clothes and shoes for people of all ages (babies to adults) are needed especially for men.

You can make a tangible difference by donating:
* T-shirts
* blouses
* pants
* skirts
* hoodies
* sweaters
* jackets
* tennis shoes
* comfortable shoes
* sandals
* new* underwear (all ages)
* baby formula
* light baby blankets

In person deliveries can be made Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM and on Fridays from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
**Please note, we will be closed from July 1st to the 5th.**

Al Otro Lado Tijuana office address:
Calle Cristóbal Colón 705 on the corner of Calle Primera, in downtown Tijuana, i.e., Zona Centro. We are in front of Paletería Lupita, and have a colorful mural on our wall.
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¡Dale una segunda oportunidad a tu ropa y calzado mientras apoyas a familias migrantes y personas que han sido deportadas a Tijuana! Se necesita ropa y zapatos para personas de todas las edades (desde bebés hasta adultos) especialmente para los hombres.

Puedes marcar una diferencia tangible donando:
* camisetas
* camisas
* blusas
* pantalones
* faldas
* sudaderas
* suéteres
* chamarras
* tenis
* zapatos cómodos
* sandalias
* ropa interior *nueva para todas las edades
* leche en polvo para bebés/fórmula
* frazadas ligeras para bebés

Se pueden realizar entregas presenciales de Lunes a Jueves de 9:30 AM a 5 PM y los
Viernes de 9:30 AM a 12 PM.
**Del 1 al 5 de Julio las oficinas estarán cerradas**

Dirección de la oficina de Al Otro Lado en Tijuana:
Calle Cristóbal Colón 705, esquina con calle Primera,
Zona Centro (frente a Paletería Lupita, mural de colores en puerta).

Atención: Nuestros talleres de asilo 25 de Junio
y 2 de Julio están cancelados. El próximo taller será el martes 9 de julio a las 10h.

Attention: Our asylum workshops for June 25th and July 2nd are cancelled. Workshop will resume Tuesday 9th of July at 10 AM.

Atansyon: Fomasyon sou azil 25 Jen ak 2 Juyè anile. Pwochèn fomasyon an ap pou Madi 9 Juyè a 10 AM.

Every Tuesday at our Tijuana office we host vital asylum workshops, where we provide asylum seekers with crucial information about their rights and the latest changes in immigration policy. Watch as supervising attorney for our Border Rights Project Hollie Webb speaks with ABC7 about the significance of these workshops, the harrowing obstacles women encounter on their migration journeys, and the numerous problems with the CBP One application. Additionally, you’ll hear from a workshop attendee who shares her terrifying journey to the border and the desperate reasons she was forced to flee her home country.

'I didn't want to leave my country:' Salvadoran woman seeking asylum shares heartbreaking journey Carmen is fleeing the threat of imprisonment under Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs. She is accused of collaborating with gangs, but claims gang members threatened and forced her to provide them with food.