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Community shrine honors lives lost in US immigration system
Original: A “Community Shrine” invites visitors to leave a photo of a deceased loved one. Below it sits a wooden chair with a sign
A community shrine in Texas invites visitors to leave photos of deceased loved ones. Below the photos sits a wooden chair marked with a sign reading "Reserved. In memory of the millions of lives lost to genocide & violence by ICE & inhumane immigration policies," and no one is permitted to sit there. The installation draws attention to migrant deaths and the human cost of immigration enforcement, and has been shared widely as a striking piece of memorial art.
Why now: The memorial's pointed accusation against ICE and immigration policies resonates amid ongoing debate over migrant deaths and enforcement.
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- A “Community Shrine” invites visitors to leave a photo of a deceased loved one. Below it sits a wooden chair with a sign: “Reserved. In memory of the millions of lives lost to genocide & violence by # ICE & inhumane immigration policies.” No one is allowed to sit there.… · TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · 5
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