Wisconsin group aims to help Congolese facing expulsion
A humanitarian organization in Wisconsin is working to assist Congolese individuals who could face deportation under the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Voces de la Frontera organized an event in Milwaukee to provide support and information to members of the Congolese community who are at risk of being expelled from the United States. The event featured legal workshops and discussions on how to navigate the immigration system.
Community members like Grace Umutesi attended the event to learn about their rights and options for staying in the country. Umutesi, who came to the U.S. seeking asylum from violence in Congo, expressed her fears of being separated from her family.
Voces de la Frontera is advocating for a bill called the Democratic Republic of the Congo Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Act, which would grant protection to Congolese nationals who cannot safely return to their home country. The organization is urging Wisconsin politicians like Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Tammy Baldwin to support the bill.
As the Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, organizations like Voces de la Frontera play a crucial role in assisting vulnerable communities and advocating for policies that uphold humanitarian values.