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Al Otro Lado

@alotrolado-org.bsky.social
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Bi-national organization providing free legal aid + humanitarian support for deportees, refugees + separated families. 📍 L.A., San Diego, Tijuana, CDMX.

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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣Our new merch collection is here, created with local artist Josue Baltazar who shares our commitment to uplifting immigrant communities. A world without cages isn’t just a slogan. It’s a vision. Wear the vision. Support the work. bit.ly/aolmerch More colors + designs available in the shop!🧡🩵🩷
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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What happens to someone when they're deported? Judge @hodgman.bsky.social and Bailiff @jessethorn.bsky.social share their visit to Tijuana & how it affected their understanding of the good work done by the people at @alotrolado-org.bsky.social. If you feel moved, please donate at: www.alotrolado.org
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"Americans should be asking ourselves if we’re willing to scar a generation of young people so that this administration can pursue its anti-immigrant policies. Abandoned and powerless children are not the 'worst of the worst.' They deserve nurturing and compassion, not hate." bit.ly/3UevQha
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Immigrant Kids Deserve to Keep Their Lawyers
The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Trump still hasn’t paid nonprofit attorneys over $65 million for their work to represent immigrant kids this year. Meanwhile his administration spent $50 million on the UFC fight, and $102 million on DC beautification efforts like the botched reflecting pool. 1/2
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our hearts break for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Thinking of: Those living in fear of never seeing their children or parent again. Kids who have lost parents. Moms + Dads who are separated from their families bc of cruel immigration policies. You are more than your immigration status.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
In our case Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, SCOTUS ruled that the Trump Admin could turn away asylum seekers at the border. Our Water Drop Program Coordinator @broloelcordero.bsky.social breaks down the devastating impact this decision will have on those seeking safety. 👇 fox5sandiego.com/news/local-n...
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Supreme Court ruling says asylum seekers can be turned away at border
The Supreme Court has ruled that asylum seekers can now be turned away at the border, which could lead to them taking dangerous routes and going through inhospitable areas.
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Mary Fontana @maryfontanawrites.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This decision will keep vulnerable people in danger while encouraging unauthorized migration. Just awful.
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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In light of today's Supreme Court Ruling, a lil reminder about the constitution (from our trip to Tijuana with @alotrolado-org.bsky.social )
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🚨Breaking: Today, SCOTUS delivered a devastating blow to asylum rights. In our case, Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that the gov can block people from seeking asylum at official border crossings—turning people away w/out the chance to seek the protection they have a legal right to request.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
USCIS processing times for DACA renewals have skyrocketed from 2-3 months to up to 8 MONTHS! Filing early is the best way to protect your future, work authorization + peace of mind. Join us for a virtual DACA Renewal Event 6/25! Register 👇 forms.gle/NGnfwQWg4KzS...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
An absolute pleasure speaking w Judge John Hodgman Jesse Thorn From our origin story to what you can do get involved + join us in this fight, we left no immigration stone unturned. You won’t want to miss this powerful, in-depth conversation!
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Visiting Tijuana with Al Otro Lado
We are excited to share this very special bonus episode featuring our trip to Tijuana and the border wall with the non-profit group Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado is a bi-national organization that provides free legal and humanitarian aid to immigrants, deportees, and separated families. Thanks to the l
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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Tune in for a special BONUS EPISODE dropping today about our visit to Tijuana with @alotrolado-org.bsky.social. Watch this powerful conversation here: youtu.be/0DfIVhQGVy8
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Visiting Tijuana with Al Otro Lado
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
USCIS processing times for DACA renewals have skyrocketed from 2-3 months to up to 8 MONTHS! Filing early is the best way to protect your future, work authorization + peace of mind. Join us for a virtual DACA Renewal Event 6/25! Register 👇 forms.gle/NGnfwQWg4KzS...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
USCIS processing times for DACA renewals have skyrocketed from 2-3 months to up to 8 MONTHS! Filing early is the best way to protect your future, work authorization + peace of mind. Join us for a virtual DACA Renewal Event 6/25! Register 👇 forms.gle/NGnfwQWg4KzS...
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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Can you imagine a more apt message? Thanks to @alotrolado-org.bsky.social . www.bonfire.com/borders-are-...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🚨 We just filed a FOIA lawsuit against ICE. Why? Because we found a secret attorney watchlist hidden on an ICE website—packed with Latino, Asian, and African names… including one of our own. The government is targeting immigration lawyers. Again. We’re demanding answers. Now.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Immigration detention does not just deprive people of their freedom. It can also deprive them of access to critical medical care. We've seen this firsthand. One client with a serious heart condition was repeatedly denied medication while detained. ICE detention is deadly.
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From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
💥Hey friends, our merch is live! Our message? Simple, true, powerful: ✨Borders are Imaginary, People are Real✨. Grab a tee, tote, mug, hoodie, or baby onesie → share the love, spark conversations + fund critical aid. Order today! 👉 bit.ly/aolmerch
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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
If you hate this shit I’d recommend supporting @alotrolado-org.bsky.social alotrado.org
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Over 100,000 children have been separated from their parents during Trump’s immigration crackdown. Most are U.S. citizens. Through our reunification work at Al Otro Lado, we’ve seen this trauma firsthand. “Family values” apparently stop at immigrant families. www.nytimes.com/2026...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Every week, AOL’s Water Drop Program leaves lifesaving supplies along desert migration routes so no one dies of thirst or exposure. But supplies are running low— help us restock water & canned food via our wishlist. Be the reason someone survives their journey. 🙏💛 www.amazon.com/registries/g...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're offering free legal assistance to CA residents state-wide who earn a low income + who may be eligible to file one of the following case types ⤵️ with USCIS. Space is limited. To schedule a consultation, please call 323-238-9935 or email referralsusba@alotrolado.org.
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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Made this when we were in Tijuana visiting @alotrolado-org.bsky.social . If you’re not already a supporter of theirs, it makes a huge impact. alotrado.org
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Al Otro Lado’s Water Drop Program is running low on supplies. Temps in the Imperial Valley are soaring, + migrants crossing the desert risk death from heat + dehydration. A bottle of water or can of food can save a life. Be someone’s lifeline. Act now: www.amazon.com/registries/g... 🌵🙏🏽 #WaterIsLife
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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
No human being is illegal. This is the story of The Deported Artist, and how he came to find art - then teach it to his fellow deportees via Al Otro Lado. @alotrolado-org.bsky.social .
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎉 NEWS! Our merch is live: ✨Borders are Imaginary, People are Real✨ 100% of proceeds support free legal + humanitarian aid for immigrants + refugees. Tees, sweatshirts, totes, mugs, onesies. Make a purchase that means something. bit.ly/aolmerch
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Deaths in ICE detention are already at record levels this year. When people are trapped in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and denied medical care, death becomes part of the system. We’ll keep fighting to free as many people as possible from detention.
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ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17
The reports, covering four January deaths, were posted after the agency missed a 90-day deadline required by Congress.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We're offering free legal assistance to CA residents state-wide who earn a low income + who may be eligible to file one of the following case types ⤵️ with USCIS. Space is limited. To schedule a consultation, please call 323-238-9935 or email referralsusba@alotrolado.org.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We're offering free legal assistance to CA residents state-wide who earn a low income + who may be eligible to file one of the following case types ⤵️ with USCIS. Space is limited. To schedule a consultation, please call 323-238-9935 or email referralsusba@alotrolado.org.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Children are ending up in foster care because their parents are being detained. That is not incidental. It is the outcome of these policies. States are now scrambling to respond.
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States change custody laws to keep children of detained immigrants out of foster care
As parents become separated from their children because of ICE arrests, legal advocates worry immigrants’ children are at risk of being placed in foster care systems.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A sitting president threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” is a threat of genocide. We join with more than 200 organizations and experts to say not in our name.
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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 07/04/2026
🚨 The SPLC and @alotrolado-org.bsky.social filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between the U.S. and the sheriff of #OrleansParish to prevent the sheriff from being forced to surrender individuals in her custody to ICE. Read our press release: bit.ly/4sDOXNv
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Al Otro Lado ofrece asistencia legal gratuita a los residentes de CA en todo el estado que tienen bajos ingresos y que pueden ser elegibles para presentar uno de los siguientes tipos de casos ⤵️ ante USCIS. El espacio es limitado. Para programar una consulta llame o envíe un email.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We're offering free legal assistance to CA residents state-wide who earn a low income + who may be eligible to file one of the following case types ⤵️ with USCIS. Space is limited. To schedule a consultation, please call 323-238-9935 or email referralsusba@alotrolado.org.
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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 27/03/2026
This week, the Supreme Court heard Noem v. @alotrolado-org.bsky.social, a case with major implications for #asylum. Our CEO @uzraz.bsky.social gathered with faith leaders and immigrant rights advocates at the Court, declaring, “no turning back” on the right to seek safety.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Yesterday, the fight for asylum rights reached the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court heard our case, Noem v. Al Otro Lado — a case that could decide whether people fleeing violence find safety or face closed doors at our border.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
All immigrants, regardless of status, are entitled to due process while their deportation cases are pending. As a part of that due process, ICE detainees are considered for release if they’re not “dangers to the community” or “flight risks”. bit.ly/4uehAm9
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Judges keep ordering immigration hearings — but say the results are often a sham
The courts say the Trump administration isn’t complying in good faith with demands to give ICE detainees a measure of due process.
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Haitian Bridge Alliance @haitianbridge.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Haitian Bridge Alliance applauds @pressley.house.gov for filing a discharge petition to force a vote to EXTEND TPS for more than 300,000 Haitians. 155 Members of Congress, including Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social have already signed on. We need 63 more signatures to move this forward.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
#ICYMI 📣: U.S. District Judge Cobb rules that DHS cannot block Congress from showing up unannounced at ICE detention facilities. For the third time, the court sides with lawmakers. The one-week notice policy? Shut down. Humane treatment does not need advance notice. bit.ly/4bmbWHg
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Judge restores lawmakers’ unfettered access to ICE detention facilities
It was U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb's third time blocking or limiting DHS's efforts to prevent unannounced lawmaker visits.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Hidden cameras. Remote border roads. Every license plate tracked. In a new investigation by @calmatters.org, @broloelcordero.bsky.social, our Water Drop Program Coordinator, describes discovering dozens of concealed license plate readers while leaving lifesaving water for migrants in the desert.
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Immigrants BELONG here/Wear a Mask @notacquiescing.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
You can do this. Make a comment. Say you’re opposed. They just want to punish immigrants; and, punish their citizen family members, too. We are talking about whole families being evicted. Or, what? a family is deciding that the undocumented family member will leave? What if they’re the breadwinner?
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a rule that would ban mixed-status families from federal subsidized housing and require housing authorities to report tenants not eligible for rental aid to the federal government. bit.ly/4s7Hzd6
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HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes
A proposed rule could put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction, many of them U.S. citizen children. Undocumented immigrants don't get rental aid but can currently live with family members who do.
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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
BREAKING Former ICE agent: On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Thank you to @myconstitution.bsky.social for submitting an amicus brief in our SCOTUS case, Noem v. AOL. The fact is asylum saves lives and we're grateful for the support in upholding the human right to safety.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
DHS is scouting warehouses to expand the detention of migrants, but communities are pushing back! Public pressure is driving property owners to withdraw from negotiations. Proposed sites are collapsing under the weight of people's resistance. We will not let ICE win! ✊
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ICE Is Buying Warehouses. Communities Are Fighting Back.
The agency wants to warehouse immigration detainees. Local residents and officials are raising concerns.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Families are being locked in detention centers for indefinite periods of time, including infants & children. Just last year, ICE booked 3,800 children after Trump took office. Of those, 1,000 of them were held longer than 20 days, in direct violation of a court-ordered limit.
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Children in ICE Detention Skyrocket in Trump’s Second Term
With a six-fold jump in children in detention, advocates allege harrowing conditions are putting kids’ lives at risk.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
Screenshot of a CNN segment shared by Acyn. A split-screen shows commentator Lydia Moynihan on the left and Kevin O’Leary on the right during a heated exchange. The chyron reads, “Obama: Dems need to avoid scolding and ‘virtue-signaling.’” The post quotes O’Leary referencing China and concentration camps, and McGowan responding about West Virginia.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We're offering free legal assistance to CA residents state-wide who earn a low income + who may be eligible to file one of the following case types ⤵️ with USCIS. Space is limited. To schedule a consultation, please call 323-238-9935 or email referralsusba@alotrolado.org.
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Listen to our Litigation Director, Cassandra Lopez, on @kpbssandiego.bsky.social's podcast as she breaks down some of the most significant changes the Trump admin has made to immigration policy + why the insistence that immigrants “do it the right way” is a cruel myth. www.kpbs.org/podcasts/por...
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Trump 2.0: A conversation on immigration and the border impact
Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and...
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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Grateful to work alongside @supportkind.org and so many other incredible orgs in supporting these courageous families! It's been 8 years after Trump 1.0 forcibly separated these parents from their children and they're still finding ways to cause them harm. Enough!
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