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Voices of Compassion: Responding to Courthouse Ice Arrests in El Paso
Simply Christian LIFE with Bishop Michael Hunn
32 minutes
5 months ago
Voices of Compassion: Responding to Courthouse Ice Arrests in El Paso
On the Ground: Humanitarian Responses to courthouse ICE arrests in El Paso
In this week's update from the Diocese of the Rio Grande, Bishop Michael Hunn speaks with Ana Reza, the Border Chaplain, and Deacon Sondra Jones about the ongoing ICE raids and deportation quotas affecting asylum seekers in El Paso. The discussion highlights Ana and Sondra’s efforts in providing support, prayer, and accompaniment to those facing unexpected detentions despite following all legal procedures. The episode also addresses the emotional and moral consequences for both the immigrant families and the enforcement agents, and calls for community involvement through witnessing, organizing, and peaceful protest.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update
00:51 Current Situation in El Paso
00:57 Rapid Response and Legal Observations
03:57 Human Stories and Court Experiences
09:25 Witnessing and Moral Implications
24:05 Call to Action and Ways to Help
31:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts