Statement on the Police Murder of George Floyd

Dear Community,

It can be tempting to stay in our lane and only comment on immigration-related news. However, as civic-minded individuals and advocates of justice for all, we could not stay silent on the police murder of George Floyd and law enforcement’s outrageous treatment of protesters across the country. America has long been a beacon of hope and inspiration for other nations and people seeking refuge, but the events of the last week have made it clear that we must redouble our efforts to dismantle systemic injustice and bias in the United States, and to ensure that Black Americans are treated with respect, dignity, and equality. Only then will America be capable of providing the kind of moral leadership and inspiration that so many of us yearn for.

In solidarity,

JSP

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