URGENT: An update from the U.S.-Mexico Border >> Help asylum seekers affected by Biden's new policy

{NAME}, you can help the IRC to provide critical support for refugees right now. [International Rescue Committee logo.]( Hi {NAME}, before the week comes to a close, I wanted to share an urgent update about the end of Title 42, and what lies ahead for asylum seekers in the United States. While the policy officially ended yesterday, the Biden administration has responded by implementing a new policy that prohibits many from seeking safety in the U.S., effectively adding another asylum ban. As an organization, we are responding to this urgent situation by intensifying our interventions both in Mexico and at the U.S. border. We are on the ground at the border providing hydration kits and support for migrants currently at the border waiting to know what's to come. We also maintain an active presence on both sides of the border, providing shelter through our Phoenix Welcome Center, and providing protective services for women and children in Northern Mexico. Our mission is to uphold the dignity and rights of families and other displaced individuals. {NAME}, we are expanding our support through various means, including cash assistance, legal services, case management, and humanitarian reception. We are committed to doing everything in our power to provide a safe and secure environment for those seeking refuge in the U.S. {NAME}, here's where you come in: - Take action today by writing a letter to the White House demanding the Biden administration rescind the asylum ban and fulfill its legal duty to protect asylum seekers. [Your voice matters »]( - Join us in supporting asylum seekers on both sides of the U.S. southern border by making a donation to IRC. Your contribution can provide critical support, including medical care, legal orientation, and travel coordination for those seeking safety. [You can use this link to rush an emergency donation »]( - Spread the word on social media and show your support for asylum seekers by sharing our blog post. Together, we can raise awareness and advocate for change. [Share this message from our Mexico Country Director at the border. »]( - Get involved and learn about sustainable solutions at the border. The IRC suggests five priorities that can bring humanity, predictability, and fairness to the system. [Join us in working towards a more humane future.]( [LEARN MORE »]( {NAME}, your support is crucial. [Please consider donating to our programs or advocating for the rights of refugees like Maria* and Ashley.]( [IRC teams are on the ground in Ciudad Juárez, at the US-Mexico border, monitoring the evolution of the situation and providing hydration and support to asylum seekers who have waited in line for hours—and some even for days—as they face rising temperatures.]( Ashley, 9, makes bracelets with her mother, Maria*, 37, from Honduras, at a migrant shelter in Juárez, Mexico. Maria and her family were in Juárez for five months, after traveling to the border from their home country because they couldn't pay extortion fees from local gangs. At the shelter, Maria participated in a women's group, supported by the IRC and funded by the European Union, which provides activities and psychological support. [IRC teams are on the ground in Ciudad Juárez, at the US-Mexico border, monitoring the evolution of the situation and providing hydration and support to asylum seekers who have waited in line for hours—and some even for days—as they face rising temperatures.]( IRC teams are on the ground in Ciudad Juárez, at the US-Mexico border, monitoring the evolution of the situation and providing hydration and support to asylum seekers who have waited in line for hours—and some even for days—as they face rising temperatures. [LEARN MORE »]( As always, we remain committed to transparency and will keep you updated on all developments. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your support and the trust you place in us, and we are determined to continue delivering lifesaving services to those who need them the most. — Hank Hank Walter Senior Officer, Supporter Communications International Rescue Committee *Name changed to protect the person's identity. P.S. Your donation today will help provide life-saving support to asylum seekers on both sides of the U.S. southern border. [Help us provide transitional shelter, humanitarian assistance, medical care, travel coordination, and legal aid to over 50,000 asylum seekers released from U.S. detention and other vulnerable people in northern Central America and along the main migration corridors in Mexico, from the southern to the northern borders.]( [MAKE A GIFT »]( The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](