Polonistaudinger. Im the dean of the college of social Behavioral Sciences here, the Beautiful University of arizona. And were happy to be hosting event. And i was honored to moderate this panel. Id like to introduce our panelists and then well get right questions. Maybe you can wave hand as i introduce you. Fpn olivarez is the author of my bible die of sorrow, a memoir of immigration from the lines, published by hatchet books in 2022. Hes the Deputy Director of the immigrant Justice Project at the southern poverty law center. He was the lead lawyer, and his success, a landmark petition to the interim commission on human rights on behalf of families separated under the zero tolerance policy. He previously directed the and Economic Justice program at texas civil rights project and his writings on Immigration Law and policy have appeared. The New York Times, usa today and newsweek. Hes also testified before congress about immigration and border policies as part of his work representing,
Standing at the back of that car when a 15yearold High School Sophomore was walking by. Police say the man didnt say a word. That he just reached out, grabbed her and tried to drag her away. It was just after 4 00 p. M. On a neighborhood street. Patricia richardson was getting ready for a nap when she heard the screams. I heard screaming, then she just said no then she screamed on top of her lungs, then i heard reporter this is loud. This is very loud. Reporter patricia heard the screams of a teen trying to escape what would be a kidnapper. Patricia called 911 and police arrive. She was able to fight him off. And quickly was able to separate herself from him and ran. Reporter the teenager was walking home from tennison high school about two miles away. Cynthia says that she often sees kids walking by her. Its not right to be scared of walking home from school at any time. Thats just not right. Were concerned this could be a repeat criminal thats out there. And were very concerned for a