The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has initiated a new storytelling series that focuses on the negative impacts of former President Trump's anti-immigrant policies. This series aims to highlight the efforts of communities across the nation in opposing these policies. The project features voices from various individuals, including family members of undocumented people, teachers, and activists, emphasizing the necessity for fair and humane immigration policies.
Over recent weeks, the ACLU gathered anonymous stories from community members nationwide to demonstrate how these policies have affected their lives. One participant expressed concerns about divisions within their community and the regression in human rights protection. Others shared feelings of fear for themselves and their families.
The ongoing blog, photo, and video series seeks to bring a human perspective to immigration issues, countering what they see as misleading narratives by the Trump administration regarding immigrants.
This initiative follows several legal actions taken by the ACLU against Trump's immigration measures. Within four weeks, five lawsuits were filed challenging initiatives such as eliminating birthright citizenship and accelerating deportations without due process.
Anu Joshi, National Campaigns Director for Immigration at the ACLU stated, “As the ACLU and its 54 affiliates nationwide combat the Trump administration’s harmful policies in the courts, in Congress, and in our communities, we know that our fight isn’t just about policy – it's about people.” Joshi emphasized that this series serves as a poignant reminder of what is at stake in advocating for immigrant rights.
The complete storytelling series can be accessed through this link: https://www.aclu.org/campaigns-initiatives/documenting-stories-of-cruelty-fear-and-resilience
