It is hard to find the right words when witnessing the current state-sponsored violence perpetrated against individuals by the U.S. government. The laws of this country and the norms of decency are ignored as children, mothers, nurses, and law-abiding, contributing members of our communities are harmed, killed, and separated from loved ones by the powers of a government that should be acting to protect us. We vehemently condemn the inhumane and racist violence of ICE’s actions in Minneapolis and in our own Washington state.
Standing up against this horrific violence are the tens of thousands of brave Minnesotans and others who steadfastly love and defend their neighbors. They are an inspiration for us all and a model of true American values. While we may not always have the right words, their heroic examples remind us that we cannot stay silent. SYL Foundation is committed to building a multi-racial democracy that welcomes the gifts and strengths that immigrants bring to our nation. We will work to defend the rights, safety, and dignity of all immigrants and refugees.
SYL Foundation will be making a donation to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund in Minnesota, and we invite you to join us in raising our voices in support of justice and freedom for the immigrant communities in Minnesota and beyond.
For more information and resources, please see AAPIP’s Statement on Federal Violence Under the Veil of Immigration Enforcement.
