Border sheriff, businessman take different sides on border wall debate
Feb08

Border sheriff, businessman take different sides on border wall debate

By Joseph Guzman One day before the new secretary of Homeland Security was scheduled to testify on border security, a Nogales business owner joined critics speaking out Monday against the Trump administration’s plans to continue the “militarization” of the southern border. John Anthony Sedgwick was one of several speakers from the Southern Border Communities Coalition who said President Donald Trump’s pledge to build a wall that runs...

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TELEPHONIC PRESS AND  HILL BORDER BRIEFING Recap: Border Communities Speak Up Ahead of House Border Security Hearing
Feb06

TELEPHONIC PRESS AND HILL BORDER BRIEFING Recap: Border Communities Speak Up Ahead of House Border Security Hearing

Today, the Southern Border Communities Coalition held a telephonic press conference to discuss how border enforcement affects millions of people in their communities along the southern border. Just one day before the House Committee on Homeland Security holds a hearing on border security, border residents shared how the extraordinary powers granted to immigration enforcement officers impact their daily lives. Below are some of their...

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SBCC Statement on New Border Patrol Chief Ronald Vitiello
Feb01

SBCC Statement on New Border Patrol Chief Ronald Vitiello

Christian Ramirez, Director of the Southern Border Communities Coalition (SBCC), issued the following statement in response to the naming of Ronald Vitiello to lead the U.S. Border Patrol: We expect Chief Vitiello to engage with border communities in productive and meaningful dialogue that addresses the agency’s long-standing issues, including a deeply ingrained culture of violence that has led to countless abuses and death....

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SBCC Telephonic Press Conference Recap
Jan25

SBCC Telephonic Press Conference Recap

Today, the Southern Border Communities Coalition held a telephonic press conference to discuss President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and the border. Representatives from across the southern border spoke to the media. Below are some of their comments.   Listen to the complete telephonic press conference here.   Christian Ramirez, Director of the Southern Border Communities Coalition said the following:...

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Border Communities and Faith Leaders Denounce President Trump’s Announcement on Increased Border Militarization
Jan25

Border Communities and Faith Leaders Denounce President Trump’s Announcement on Increased Border Militarization

Washington D.C. – Today, President Trump announced a series of directives to build a border wall, dramatically increase detention and deportations. The Southern Border Communities Coalition and Church World Service stand united in their opposition to these directives that erode basic rights. Building a border wall and deportation force will divide and harm our communities and close off our nation to those most vulnerable seeking...

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Border Communities Stand Ready to Protect Our Rights and Dignity
Jan20

Border Communities Stand Ready to Protect Our Rights and Dignity

Christian Ramírez, director of the Southern Border Communities Coalition has issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Inauguration. Today, Donald Trump, who ran his campaign on hate-filled rhetoric and promises to build a wall in the Southern Border, became the 45th President of the United States of America. President Trump is now in a position to fulfill his reckless campaign promise to further militarize the...

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