22 mothers fasting inside immigration detention center

The fast at a Pennsylvania detention center sheds light four families that have been detained for more than a year.

According to a letter written in Spanish that was obtained by ThinkProgress, 22 mothers at the Berks County Residential Center in Leesport began a liquid-only fast on Wednesday morning as a way to challenge the U.S. federal government to allow the release of families who have been categorically denied asylum. That form of humanitarian relief would allow immigrants to stay in the U.S. permanently without the fear of being deported back to dangerous conditions in their home countries.

“As a result of the silence and lack of action by the federal government, yesterday we resumed the strike,” the letter reads in part.

“During this strike we will not receive any food, but we will keep hydrated to preserve enough energy and health to keep fighting for our freedom and care for our children,” the mothers add.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.