El amor cruza fronteras / Love crosses borders
At the gates of ICE, where compliance is promised safety, faithfulness is increasingly transformed into a mechanism of surveillance, profit, and quiet cruelty—and the question before us is how we will resist without losing our humanity.
A small handmade bear can calm a frightened child—and soften a moment filled with fear. At ICE field offices, volunteers are offering comfort and solidarity through simple acts of care, stitched together one bear at a time.
What does solidarity look like when democracy, dignity, and due process are at stake? In a powerful speech delivered at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Anton Flores-Maisonet reflects on the human cost of displacement, detention, and U.S. intervention abroad—and the ways Casa Alterna stands with asylum seekers in the fight for justice and humanity.
On a stretch of sidewalk outside Atlanta’s ICE office, a quiet revolution unfolds—where tenderness becomes resistance, and love dares to show up, morning after morning.
This Election Day, let us reflect on our commitment to justice and solidarity with the oppressed, recognizing that our choices have the power to uplift the marginalized and create a world where love triumphs over hate.
At Casa Alterna, unexpected challenges foster unity and compassion. When eight asylum seekers arrived, long-term residents eagerly offered support, turning their own experiences into acts of healing. Together, they shared food, culture, and stories, creating moments of joy and hope. Such connections enhance our shared humanity and vision for a more beautiful world.
Amid these challenges, a heartfelt desire began to resonate within the walls of Casa Alterna: "We need an outing to clear our minds!"
"This is my broken body, offered in sacrifice for Christ and compassionate solidarity with those enduring unjust suffering today."
Casa Alterna stands as a testament to the power of radical hospitality, celebrating the resilience of asylum seekers, challenging societal norms, and inviting you to join our hopeful journey in support of a love that crosses borders.
"This is the last photo I took with my son on my last day with him. He was only two weeks old."
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