http://restorefairness.org/2009/11/esmeralda-a-transgender-detainee-speaks-out/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:43 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://restorefairness.org/2009/11/esmeralda-a-transgender-detainee-speaks-out/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Seeking asylum, transgender immigrant finds discrimination and abuse in US detention center « Nuestra Vida, Nuestra Voz Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:52:37 +0000 http://restorefairness.org/?p=2040#comment-207 [...] For many women seeking to come to the US in search of a better life for themselves and their family, Esemralda’s story is too familiar. Many women are forced to tolerate verbal and physical abuse and are denied medical attention and visitation rights. These women are sisters, daughters, and mothers forced to be treated inhumanely. We must demand justice for them and countless other who face this brutal reality. Join us in asking congress to restore fairness today! [...] [...] For many women seeking to come to the US in search of a better life for themselves and their family, Esemralda’s story is too familiar. Many women are forced to tolerate verbal and physical abuse and are denied medical attention and visitation rights. These women are sisters, daughters, and mothers forced to be treated inhumanely. We must demand justice for them and countless other who face this brutal reality. Join us in asking congress to restore fairness today! [...]

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