Families Protest Texas Detention of Boy Separated From Father, Blame Congress
Immigrant families protested at a Texas detention facility Saturday, spurred by the recent detention of a 5-year-old boy and his father, as seen in aerial photos and heard through chants of “Libertad.” The families, including Maria Alejandra Montoya Sanchez, are reportedly exhausted by long detentions and poor conditions. According to the families, the protest was organized internally, and one attorney noted the courage of the children and parents who participated despite the risk of retribution. This protest occurred amid rising tensions in Minneapolis, where a federal officer shot and killed a man, adding to the complexities surrounding immigration under the Trump administration.
John Q. Hosedrinker