At a November 19 press conference, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties joined with Jewish Family Service of San Diego, San Diego Organizing Project, Catholic Charities, Casa Cornelia, International Rescue Committee and other SDRRN members to make a public appeal for donations to sustain their humanitarian efforts.
They also called on immigration authorities to release asylum-seeking families in a caring and responsible manner and to proactively communicate with nonprofit organizations that want to provide them aid.
“In our proudest moments, America has been a safe harbor for refugees from around the world. Granting asylum to people seeking peace, freedom and opportunity exemplifies our long-standing national values of compassion, inclusion and justice,” said ACLU-SDIC executive director, Norma Chavez-Peterson.
