Brazilians in the US make a complaint and appeal to Lula

“Many are sent to detention centers in other states, making it difficult for legal and humanitarian support offered by their families and communities,” says the letter.

According to them, reports of intimidation by immigration agents, who park vehicles in front of Brazilian churches, community centers and trades, create a climate of fear and retraction. “In many homes, people have failed to leave home, fearing new actions,” he warns.

“In recent weeks, cases of violence and the so -called” white torture “have also increased: handcuffed people are placed in vans for up to 12 hours, not knowing where they are being taken, with food, water and rationed basic care. There are reports of children being handcuffed,” says the letter.

“It is essential to remember that being out of migratory status is not a crime according to the Federal Law of the United States. Imigiling is not a crime. Imigiling is a human right. All immigrants are entitled to protections outlined in the United States Constitution,” they insist.

According to the entities, serious cases have been reported in cities such as Worcester, Framingham and others, and human rights organizations and community partner lawyers are already sold out to meet new cases.

Given this humanitarian crisis, the entities ask for “immediate attention” of the Brazilian government so that:

Act with the US government by applying the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatments or penalties (1984) and other international humanitarian treaties ratified by both countries;