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Speaker 1: Migrant families
in the United States

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are facing a crisis.

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As people of faith, we
are called to respond.

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The US Department
of Homeland Security

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is increasing deportations,
with a particular focus

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on migrant families and
children from Central America.

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Right now, across
the US, immigration

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and customs
enforcement officials

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are conducting raids to
round up and deport people.

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This escalation in
aggression and the targeting

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of vulnerable populations
is deeply troubling.

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Many of these families have
fled violence and persecution

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in their home countries in
Central America, in Africa,

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and the Mideast.

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Now they live in fear
in the United States.

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Why is our government
conducting these raids now?

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It appears that this is
part of a disturbing pattern

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of cultural backlash, of
racial hatred and violence

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that we've seen against
communities of color

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and Muslims across this country.

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Bigoted rhetoric from
demagogues like Donald Trump

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only serves to fuel this
hatred and put innocent lives

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in danger.

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As people of faith, Unitarian
Universalists must respond.

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We must stand on
the side of love,

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and be advocates for
hospitality and compassion.

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There are many
ways you can help.

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Support and protect
people in your communities

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by offering sanctuary
or supporting

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organizations that do.

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Sign one of the many petitions
that are circulating.

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Visit uua.org for resources
on immigrant justice.

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Whatever you choose to
do, show your support

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for the real human
lives at stake,

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and let our country's
leaders know

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that we need not surrender
to fear, hate, and racism.

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