LAWG Blog - Latin America Working Group

Forced Disappearances and Torture in Mexico

by Vanessa Kritzer and Jennifer Johnson on August 11, 2009

Torture, illegal raids, and forced disappearances carried out by government soldiers with no accountability. Is this what we want our government to be funding in Mexico? No.

Senator Patrick Leahy felt the same way.

If you want to support the effort to prioritize human rights in Mexico over military aid, click here.

:2009, Action Alerts, Jennifer Johnson, Mexico, Vanessa Kritzer

We Need Your Voice in the Mexico Debate

by Christa Schelter and Jenny Johnson on May 19, 2009

You and I know that military hardware isn't the solution to Mexico's challenges--and it sure isn't the way to acknowledge the United States' "shared responsibility" for spiraling drug violence. We need to act today.

:, 2009, Action Alerts, Jennifer Johnson, Mexico

Border Legislation Introduced by Rep. Grijalva - Call Your Rep and Tell Them to Co-Sponsor HR 2076

by Christa Schelter and Jenny Johnson on April 27, 2009

Last week Representative Raul Grijalva (AZ-7) introduced HR 2076, The Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2009. The purpose of this bill is to restore the rule of law to the borderlands, protect communities, federal lands, and wildlife habitat from the destructive impacts of the border wall.

:, 2009, Action Alerts, Jennifer Johnson, Resources for Activists

President Obama - Stand Firm in Your Commitment to Immigration Reform

by Christa Schelter and Jenny Johnson on April 10, 2009

Call or email President Obama and let him know that you support comprehensive immigration reform, humane border policy, and a new approach to Mexico that recognizes our country’s “shared responsibility” for violence plaguing Mexico.

:2009, Action Alerts