While the US celebrated Father’s Day over the weekend, the holiday was overshadowed by the country’s devastating immigration crisis which has seen almost 2000 children, some less than four years old, separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
As global tension mounts over US President Donald Trump’s controversial “zero tolerance” immigration policy, celebrities are taking to social media to condemn the crisis and demand it be changed.
Celebrities are using their platforms to demand action and share details of the crisis to ensure people are informed on what exactly is going on and what action people can take to fight back against these inhumane laws.
this little girl is the same age as my daughter. luna is the happiest thing. the funniest girl. and she is absolutely terrified to look around and realize she is too far away from us, even for seconds. the fear she would feel here fills me with rage and sadness. pic.twitter.com/riSV8ADRFe
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 16, 2018
Seriously, fuck you. Reunite the families at the border and we can talk about father's day. https://t.co/bbG0gVqfzq
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 16, 2018
Well Said @laurawbush These images of parents and children being separated is horrifying. Cruel and immoral and deplorable. https://t.co/ePLUm310Ph
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) June 18, 2018
I don’t care what your politics are, we can’t be a country that separates children from their parents. Do something about this, here. https://t.co/0ozLcxxmxC
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) June 18, 2018
ON this FATHER'S DAY i just cant stop thinking about the children we have locked up , who cant get a hug , who wonder where is my mom , my dad
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) June 17, 2018
AND ALL IN THE NAME OF THE BIBLE ..GOD bless us all
#FamiliesBelongTogther #FathersDay and everyday. pic.twitter.com/oTWI4zwdFj
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 17, 2018
We must take action. Now. Happy Fathers Day. https://t.co/uRKAOdL8aP
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) June 17, 2018
Attn ALL U.S.Senators & U. S. Representatives: Please support the Keep Families Together Act. This atrocity must end. Please Support S. 3036 https://t.co/LDJ1cZM1xb
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) June 18, 2018
Children must be able to play, study and grow in a peaceful environment. Woe to anyone who stifles their joyful impulse to hope!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) June 12, 2018
I should be happy today on Fathers’ Day. Woke up w a call fm @Lin_Manuel & I’m waiting 2 go 2 brunch w @mamacita1126 & her crew, @ltmphd @Landamercedes Miguel but can’t shake image of this little girl that Trump is traumatizing. pic.twitter.com/BWF7hG3UAx
— Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (@Vegalteno) June 17, 2018
Same boat as you, Pa.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 17, 2018
Sick to my stomach and heartbroken for our nation this Father's Day.
Love you. https://t.co/Eu6HL1SMyf
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