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‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for migrants creating ambiguity, fear

Roll Call

April 5, 2019

Leah Chavarria, our Senior Immigration Lawyer, is interviewed about the Administration’s plans to expand the program beyond the San Diego-Tijuana corridor.

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Where Federal Government Falls Short, San Diego Agencies Fill in to Help Migrants

ABC 10

April 5, 2019

Since the end of the Safe Release program, migrant families are being dropped off on the streets without any resources. ABC 10 reporter Matt Boone explains how JFS stepped up to create a shelter for asylum-seekers and help them with travel plans as they await a court date.

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Immigration lawyers struggle to navigate return-to-Mexico policy

CNN

March 31, 2019

The Administration’s policy of requiring some asylum seekers to stay in Mexico for the duration of their immigration hearing is spurring confusion among migrants and immigration lawyers who are trying to represent them. JFS immigration attorneys speak to the difficulty of working with clients under the new policy.

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County Nurses Screen Asylum-seeking Families at Temporary Shelter

The County of San Diego

March 27, 2019

The County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency created a video showing the work they do for asylum-seekers in the shelter operated with Jewish Family Service. We would like to thank them and the hardworking nurses who conduct health screenings for these families and individuals seeking asylum.

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Sheltering Refugees

Facebook Watch

March 22, 2019

We’ve seen the video of migrant families huddled at the border seeking asylum, but what happens when they reach the other side? Paola Mendoza, an activist and film director, introduces us to the San Diego Rapid Response Network’s shelter which is helping families take their first steps towards a new life.

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Governor Newsom Visits New Migrant Shelter for Asylum Seekers

CNN

March 9, 2019

CNN follows Gov. Newsom as he tours the migrant shelter that now has funding from the state.

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Border Patrol Facilities Put Detainees with Medical Conditions at Risk

The New York Times

March 5, 2019

The New York Times highlights the medical challenges migrants face as they cross the border in San Diego and other parts of the country.

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Mother’s Journey Shows Some Asylum-Seekers Are Reaching The US

KPBS

February 21, 2019

Jean Guerrero’s story for KPBS on a Nicaraguan mother seeking asylum in San Diego with her four children.

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Supervisor Fletcher Hails Gov. Newsom for Signing Aid for Asylum-Seekers

Times of San Diego

February 14, 2019

Times of San Diego story on Nathan Fletcher’s response to Gov. Newsom’s emergency funding bill.

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Asylum-Seekers Find Shelter In San Diego After Release On Streets

KPBS

February 14, 2019

Jean Guerrero’s written story for KPBS from her shelter visit this week.

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San Diego Explained: How the Asylum Process Works

Voice of San Diego

February 14, 2019

Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 San Diego’s “San Diego Explained” story on the asylum process, including an interview with Kate.

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County Board of Supervisors’ Approves Temporary Migrant Shelter Site

January 29, 2019

The County Board of Supervisors voted to use a County-owned facility as a temporary migrant shelter to house legal, initially processed asylum-seeking families.

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Pre-vote: CBS 8 | CW San Diego | ABC 10News | KPBS | KPBS Evening Edition | KUSI

Post-vote: Voice of San Diego | KUSI | Fox 5 San Diego | KPBS | NBC San Diego | The Coast News | County News Center | San Diego Union-Tribune | Times of San Diego | San Diego Patch | KUSI | San Diego Metro | Courthouse News | TIME (via Associated Press) | New York Post | KTLA (via AP) | East County Magazine | San Diego CityBeat

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There’s a humanitarian crisis going on at our southern border

Consider It - Vox Media

January 24, 2019

The SDRRN shelter is featured in this look at how changes in immigration policy are leaving asylum seekers stranded.

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A mile in their shoes: Inside San Diego’s migrant shelter

The San Diego Union-Tribune

January 18, 2019

A photo-essay look at the shelter we run as part of the San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN).

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As Government Pulls Back, Charities Step In to Help Released Migrants

The New York Times

January 14, 2019

NYT visits the SDRRN shelter run by JFS and partners.

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County Moves to Aid Asylum-Seekers

The San Diego Union-Tribune

January 9, 2019

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