Promote Justice for Mexico and the Borderlands

De-Militarize Bush's Aid Package to Mexico

by Christa Schelter on April 08, 2008

It has been five months since President Bush announced his request for a substantial aid package known as the “Merida Initiative” for Mexico and Central America. This package would provide $1.4 billion in funding for counternarcotics, border security and counterterrorism programs in those countries over the next three years.

Congress Calls for Action on Violence Against Women

by Ellen Draeger on December 12, 2007

In July former Congresswoman Solis, with ninety-three of her bipartisan colleagues, sent a letter to Mexican President Felipe Calderon asking him to step up investigations into the murders and disappearances of over 400 women and girls.

The Forgotten Border: Migration and Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border

by Ben Leiter on April 01, 2008

The nature of transborder migration and human rights violations against migrants at Mexico’s southern border has received scant attention. The Forgotten Border: Migration & Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border sheds light on the abuse and exploitation experienced by many transmigrants as they journey northward, as well as trends in Mexico’s practices regarding immigration and border enforcement policies.

Members of Congress Urge President Calderón to Step Up Investigations of Juárez Murders

by Christa Schelter on August 13, 2007

Border Deaths, 2007

by Christa Schelter on January 08, 2008

Fighting Injustice: The New Sanctuary Movement

by Ben Leiter on May 01, 2007

Anti-immigrant legislation and sentiment have sparked the return of the 1980's Sanctuary Movement. The New Sanctuary Movement continues the tradition of standing up for human and immigrant rights in opposition to unjust policies.

Promote Justice for Mexico and the Borderlands

Call to Congress: Demilitarize the Merida Initiative

De-Militarize Bush's Aid Package to Mexico

Congress Calls for Action on Violence Against Women

The Forgotten Border: Migration and Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border

Members of Congress Urge President Calderón to Step Up Investigations of Juárez Murders

Border Deaths, 2007

Fighting Injustice: The New Sanctuary Movement

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Promote Justice for Mexico and the Borderlands

Call to Congress: Demilitarize the Merida Initiative

De-Militarize Bush's Aid Package to Mexico

Congress Calls for Action on Violence Against Women

The Forgotten Border: Migration and Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border

Members of Congress Urge President Calderón to Step Up Investigations of Juárez Murders

Border Deaths, 2007

Fighting Injustice: The New Sanctuary Movement

IN THIS SECTION

Who is your Representative?