On the Line - Border Convening 2022

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Uniting in Search of Justice for José Antonio and All Victims of Border Patrol Violence

Saturday & Sunday
October 8th & 9th, 2022
Nogales, Arizona & Nogales, Sonora

Doña Taide, the Elena Rodriguez family, and the Border Patrol Victims Network invite the SOA Watch community to participate in the 10th year anniversary vigil in commemoration of José Antonio Elena Rodriguez. 

On October 10th, 2012, 16-year-old José Antonio was killed by US Border Patrol while on the Mexican side of the border. Since then, José Antonio’s family has demanded justice, including organizing monthly vigils, larger protests, and other actions, including legal actions. His family is one of the founding families of the Border Patrol Victims Network.

This year they are inviting the SOA Watch movement, artists, and activists to join them for a Vigil to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Jose Antonio’s murder. On October 8th and 9th we will reconvene at the border - “on the line” - to stand in solidarity with their family and all victims of Border Patrol brutality.

This is a cross-border mobilization. We acknowledge and understand there may be limitations to participation due to citizenship status and privilege. Please note, that there will be opportunities to participate on one or both sides of the border. We encourage all to participate in the ways they are able and feel called to do so. 

Click here to learn more.

from Lulu Matute, School of the Americas Watch