US EditionThese churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why
- Ana Esquivel fled Cuba and applied for Mexican refugee status after facing danger due to her gender identity.
- Approximately 85% of Casa Frida's migrants receive positive responses to their applications, indicating a sign of hope for those seeking refuge.
- Casa Frida, a shelter for LGBTQ+ migrants, lost 60% of its funds following aid cuts ordered by President Donald Trump, which affected services for those in need.
- Many LGBTQ+ migrants face violence and discrimination, and Casa Frida has adapted its programs to provide essential support amidst funding challenges.
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Albuquerque church gets letter from Homeland Security over El Paso shelter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande is getting in caught up in the crosshairs of politics at the border. Story continues below Crime: Video - Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officer NM Film: ‘Rust’ trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shooting Sports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 years Bishop Michael Hunn of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande sai…
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How a shelter hit by Trump’s aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ, Associated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Ana Esquivel no longer feels like her heart stops every time she sees a police officer. “We’ve been told that they won’t harass or mistreat us here, but back home, if a male name is spotted on your ID, you could spend the night detained,” said the 50-year-old transgender woman. She fled Cuba fearing for her safety and arrived in Mexico earlier this year. Transgender woman Ana E…
Trump's measures hit hard, but this shelter still protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico.
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Ana Esquivel can finally run into a police officer without feeling terror. “They’ve explained to us that they’re not here to harass us, but there (in Cuba), if they see a man on your ID card, they’ll arrest you,” said the 50-year-old transgender woman. Esquivel fled Havana and arrived in Mexico in early 2025 after decades of discrimination based on her sexual orientation. She temporarily settled…
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