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Response from Annuncation House to the ruling in the Juan Patricio wrongful death civil trial

By Ruben Garcia | Published: August 17, 2008
in places like El Paso, where the harsh realities associated with grinding poverty and immigration are a lived experience for most, and where the ubiquitous presence of the Border Patrol figures prominently in daily life, it is of the utmost importance that matters pertaining to both are treated with meticulous care. It is nevertheless clear that, in Juan Patricio Peraza’s case, this did not occur.
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The Legal Decision on the Juan Patrico wrongful death civil trial

By admin | Published: August 17, 2008
Ruling in full – PDF Judge RICHARD P. MESA’S legal decision in the case of CESAR PERAZA BARRAZA and, RAMONA IRENE QUIJADA-SOTO, Statutory Death Beneficiaries of JUAN PATRICIO PERAZA, Deceased, Plaintiffs, v.s. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant
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In the 2003 Border Patrol shooting of Juan Patricio Peraza, the investigation was questionable

By admin | Published: August 3, 2008
statement from Annunciation House When law enforcement officers — the very individuals entrusted to uphold peace and safety — shoot and kill members of the community, a rigorous investigation into the origins of such an incident must be conducted. The case of Juan Patricio Peraza is no exception. Posted on August 2, 2008 U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard P. Mesa [...]
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Voice of the Voiceless 2008 – Father Roy Bourgeois, MM

By Ruben Garcia | Published: April 21, 2008
Annunciation House presented its 2008 VOICE OF THE VOICELESS AWARD to Roy Bourgeois on May 17th. Awarded the Purple Heart as an officer in the U.S. Navy, Roy Bourgeois was ordained a Maryknoll priest in 1972. Sent to Bolivia to work with the poosr, he was arrested by security forces and forced to leave Bolivia. His [...]
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