Recognizing Día de los Muertos and Urging Humane Treatment in Immigration Detention
The House of Representatives officially recognizes the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos, honoring the cultural contributions of Latino and Mexican-American communities. The resolution uses this moment of remembrance to urge federal agencies, such as ICE, to ensure dignity, civil rights, and humane treatment for individuals in immigration custody. The document also encourages educational and governmental institutions to promote awareness of this tradition, fostering intercultural understanding.
Key points
Official recognition of Día de los Muertos as an important cultural holiday in the US, strengthening family bonds and heritage.
Call for immigration agencies (DHS/ICE) to increase transparency and accountability, and protect the health and rights of detainees.
Encouragement for schools and organizations to promote awareness of this tradition, supporting cultural integration.
Status:
Introduced
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.