In the 1980s, churches across the United States took part in the national Sanctuary Movement by offering safe havens to Central Americans fleeing the civil wars and conflicts in their countries.
In the 1980s, US churches took part in the Sanctuary Movement by offering safe havens to Central American fleeing armed conflicts“This is the first time we have offered sanctuary,” said Rev.
With the rise in massive raids against Central American migrants in the United States, churches across the country have once again begun offering sanctuary to refugees who fear for their safety if they are sent back home.
But Ramírez is in Texas, a state where the majority of residents strongly oppose illegal immigration.
All our church wants is justice,” she said, adding that the congregation is prepared for a long legal battle.
Fuente: http://elpais.com/elpais/2016/02/12/inenglish/1455279948_540418.html
