As border residents, the core of our values is the belief that power belongs to the People. We all have a voice in shaping our nation, and our government should reflect that—centering our families and communities over the interests of the wealthy few. But today, our democracy is under threat, where billionaires have taken control of our government and are rigging it in their favor—where we pay more and they pay far less. Billionaires are robbing us of our future—paying less while our families and neighbors struggle to pay sky-high prices for eggs, medications and rent. Trump's proposed budget is taking away essential services like Medicaid, SNAP (food assistance), and healthcare (under ACA) that more than 3 million border residents depend on, all to give greedy billionaires and corporations a $4 trillion tax break. Continue reading

Descarga el documento completo en inglés / Descargar el documento completo en español   Click here for the English blog   EN TODO MOMENTO, TIENE DERECHO A GUARDAR SILENCIO: Aparte de mostrar documentos o identificarse en ciertos estados, tiene derecho a guardar silencio. Diga, “Estoy ejerciendo mi derecho a guardar silencio.” Nunca mienta, presente documentos falsos ni ofrezca información voluntariamente.  En California, no está obligado a decir nada a un oficial. En Arizona, está obligado, si lo solicita un oficial, a decir su nombre. En Nuevo México, está obligado, si lo solicita un oficial, a decir su nombre. En Texas, está obligado, si lo solicita un oficial, a decir su nombre, dirección y fecha de nacimiento. Continue reading

  Download full English PDF / Download full Spanish PDF   Haga clic aquí para leer el blog en español   AT ALL TIMES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT: If you are asked questions, other than to show documents or identify yourself in the states below, you have the right to remain silent. Say, “I am exercising my right to remain silent.” Never lie, present false documents, or volunteer information.  In California, you are not required to say anything to an officer. In Arizona, you are required, if asked by an officer, to say your name. In New Mexico, you are required, if asked by an officer, to say your name. In Texas, you are required, if asked by an officer, to say your name, address and birthdate. Continue reading

Law enforcement’s misuse of lethal force continues to devastate families and communities, with cases like Ashtian Barnes’ tragically echoing the killing of Anastasio Hernández Rojas. Both highlight unaddressed systemic failures, underscoring the urgent need for accountability. Ricky Garza, Border Policy Counsel with the Southern Border Communities Coalition, who contributed to the article in the San Francisco Chronicle, puts it plainly: “We need accountability and justice.” Continue reading

As we marked a century of border communities fighting for our dignity, we want to reflect on the progress made and emphasize that this is not the time to slow down: the journey toward full respect for human rights at the border is far from complete.  Continue reading

  Biden’s announcement coincides with shameful turnback of refugees in WWII   Today, President Biden announced new executive actions that will bar access to asylum for migrants crossing between ports of entry when an arbitrary quota of encounters is reached. This will largely affect asylum seekers who are unable to approach the ports of entry because of language, digital and other access impediments imposed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s government scheduling portal, which is only available through a smartphone and currently only in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Continue reading

Human rights organizations in San Diego, California, are responding to the inhumane conditions in which U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is detaining migrants in Open Air Detention Sites (OADS) along the US-Mexico border. The biggest law enforcement agency in the country is not providing any food, water, protection from the elements or medical attention to vulnerable migrants, including children, in their custody. Continue reading

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Catch Ricky Garza, Border Policy Counsel with the Southern Border Communities Coalition, who spoke with the hosts of "Speak Up Las Cruces", a program of Las Cruces Public Radio, this week. Listen to the full recording of the show at https://bit.ly/RickyInterviewLCPR Continue reading

  Click here to view the letter as a PDF The Southern Border Communities Coalition urges Members of Congress to vote ‘no’ on “Secure the Border Act of 2023” (H.R.2). This legislation would inflict incalculable harm on immigrant communities, asylum seekers and the millions who call the border region home and intentionally sow chaos and cruelty in our region. Continue reading