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Supporter,
This is the last update going out this year, but we're already working on making 2009 as memorable and even more incredible than 2008. The new year will be filled with exciting opportunities to make your voice heard, starting with our First 100 Days Rally on January 21st. Your remarkable participation and support brought us this far and we are not quitting any time soon!
Thank You, and Best Wishes...
-Ana and the rest of the Border Action staff
In this issue:
* Bringing Human Rights Home
* 2008 Annual Posada!
* Civil Action Sought Against BP Agent
* Abuse Documentation Report to be Released
* First 100 Days Rally for Immigration Reform
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Bringing Human Rights Home
 Border Action supporters joined by local community groups, youth, and religious leaders from southern Arizona, participated in two "Bringing Home Human Rights" walks in Tucson and Douglas, AZ on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008, the 60th anniversary of the creation of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Participants of the walk also called for an end to the enforcement only approach to border and immigration policy that has created dire social, human, and environmental conditions within the border region. We will continue to present our recommendations on a new vision for border policy reform both nationally and locally, and will hold a rally on January 21st in Tucson, as well as participate in one scheduled for D.C. Read more about January 21st below. Thank you to all who participated in our 4th annual human rights walk!
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
2008 Annual Posada!
 This year's posada was a blast! It was great to see many of you there, including board members, promoters, committee members and their families. It was truly an impressive showcase of talent as Gerardo Flores, Pablo Peregrina, and the Valentine's Day Serenade singers provided us with delightful vocal and guitar arrangements. The event brought new and old members and supporters together for a night of joy and reflection. Watch our "Year in Review" video below to remember this year's numerous accomplishments. Happy Holidays!
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View "Year in Review" video...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Civil Action Sought Against BP Agent
by Jonathon Shacat
Sierra Vista Herald/The Bisbee Daily Review
BISBEE - A law firm representing the parents of a Mexican man killed by Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Corbett recently submitted a $7.5 million claim notice, which is a prelude to filing a lawsuit, against him and the government. Meanwhile, a personal lawsuit against Corbett is expected to be filed separately today in federal court in Tucson. The federal tort claim, dated Dec. 2, is brought against Corbett for causing wrongful death, and against the Homeland Security Department, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Justice Department for negligently employing Corbett.
"Agent Corbett, while acting within the course and scope of his agency with the United States Border Patrol, negligently and/or wrongfully shot and killed decedent. At the time of the shooting, decedent showed no resistance to agent Corbett's demands and was on his knees in a submissive position," states the document. The claim seeks a total of $7.5 million, including $2.75 million for the victim's father Renato Ariza Dominguez, $2.75 million for the victim's mother Maria Clara Leonor Rivera Cordero, and $2 million for the estate of the deceased.
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Abuse Documentation Report to be Released
Throughout the months of September, October and December we launched our "Denuncia!" campaign to document incidents of rights violations in southern Arizona. Border Action Network's all-volunteer Human Rights Promoters and Abuse Documenters tracked law enforcement, workplace and housing rights violations while educating community members about their constitutional and human rights. Our 2008 results will be released in a press conference on January 8, 2009 at 11:00am at 842 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson in "Centro Digna". The report explains the human rights crisis on the border, and, most importantly, offers constructive solutions that can transform failed border enforcement strategies and dangerous, antagonistic immigration policies by creating a new vision of community security grounded in a commitment to human and constitutional rights and safe and dignified lives for everyone.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
First 100 Days Rally for Immigration Reform
Border Action Network is mobilizing a solidarity action with the Immigration Reform March on Washington on the same day. The Washington March is estimating 1 million people to come and demand real change. It is critical that we make our voices heard and our bodies seen in Southern Arizona for smart immigration reform in the first 100 days of the Obama administration.
Together we can send a clear, strong message to Arizona members of Congress! Please join with us to make this a success. Border Action will be alerting the media and working with a broad coalition of groups to get the message out.
Meet at 11am on January 21st at John McCain's office at Congress and Granada (next to the DeConcini Courthouse).
Make a contribution to support immigrant organizing for human and civil rights.
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