Watch 3 of Our Unaccompanied Children Clients Testify Before Congress
Below are the details on when 3 of our unaccompanied children clients will testify before Congress on why they fled their native countries, how they were subjected to unconscionable conditions in the custody of DHS, and why they cannot return.
Additionally, the video below is of Mayeli, one of the children who will testify at the hearing.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
July 24, 2014
Press Contacts:
Dan Lindner (Grijalva) – (202) 225-2435
Mike Casca (Ellison) – (202) 225-4755
Congressional Progressive Caucus Ad-Hoc Hearing
Kids First: Examining the Southern Border Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, July 29th at 2:00 PM, the Congressional Progressive Caucus will hold an Ad Hoc Hearing in 2322 RHOB to receive first-hand testimony from unaccompanied minors and expert witnesses stressing the importance of prioritizing the best interests of these children.
The United States and the international community has long recognized the unique needs of children seeking asylum. As an extremely vulnerable population, unaccompanied migrant children need special care and protection. Abrogation or repeal of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, including the protections to children arriving from non-contiguous countries, will do nothing to alleviate the situation and could place children in harm’s way.
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WHO
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN)
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA)
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-MD)
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)
Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO)
Panel 1: Children in Crisis:
12 year old child from Honduras
15 year old child from Guatemala
15 year old child from El Salvador
Panel 2: Experts Addressing the Crisis
Jessica Jones, Children and Youth Policy Advocate, Lutheran Immigration Refugee Services
Adriana Beltrán, Senior Associate for Citizen Security, Washington Office of Latin America
Megan McKenna, Communications & Advocacy Director, Kids in Need of Defense
WHAT
Congressional Progressive Caucus Ad Hoc Hearing
Kids First: Examining the Southern Border Humanitarian Crisis
WHEN
Tuesday, July 29th
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
WHERE
2322 Rayburn House Office Building
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