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Immigration detention facility near empty in CaliforniaJuly 4, 2022 www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/immigration-detention-facility-near-empty-in-california/ Supreme Court Rules Biden Can End Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Immigration Policy www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/supreme-court-rules-biden-can-end-trumps-remain-in-mexico-immigration-policy/ar-AAZ2tl4 OUR EFFORTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Recently a group of our members found a man from Guatemala on the side of the road in very bad condition. His body was rejecting food and water, his mouth was losing function, and he was going deaf in one ear. He was given water and food and Samaritans stayed with him for 4 hours. He refused to consent for anyone to call for medical attention for him. It was incredible to see him bounce back. He slowly regained easier movement of his mouth and could speak more clearly. Apparently the deafness and loss of mouth movement was not a disability but rather the impact of dehydration on his body, which was shutting down. The Samaritans told him he was far from getting to Tucson and that in his condition, he could easily die and that he was probably suffering from kidney damage. Despite this, he was still determined to continue on his journey to Chicago. When he tried to talk about his home in Guatemala he would immediately begin crying saying he had no home left there. He smiled however when he talked about his 1 year old daughter, and shared that he had another child on the way. Many hours later he was still in the same area and finally consented to have 911 called. Border Patrol arrived promptly. We are saddened by his story but so glad we were able to help him stay alive and return to his family. Our work in the desert this year: This Month This Year Field Trips to the desert 33 177 Water Gallons given out 500 2000 Migrants Encountered 77 193 Crosses placed 12 62 Recovered Human Remains report
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Ajo Samaritans
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Green Valley Samaritans
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Casa De La Esperanza in Sasabe Mexico
www.salvavision.org/sasabe/