"Do you know how many times I've taken my baby boy to the detention center, where I've never wanted him before, to see his dad?" Hillary Hernandez asks Senator Mark Pryor.
Hillary is one of many immigration activists taking action this weekend for comprehensive immigration reform.
Immigration activists are sending a strong message this Father's Day that families that can stay together should stay together. All across the country immigration activists demand Congress to take action that keeps families together.
A video was recorded and published on Facebook by members of the Arkansas United Community Coalition wishing Senator Mark Pryor "Happy Father's Day."
Hillary Hernandez, whose husband Carlos is currently being detained, was able to ask Senator Pryor: "When you're making your decision [on immigration reform], keep my face in your mind and your heart. Please remember my family."
Hillary and her son are not alone. Many American families across this country are being forcibly separated by our current broken immigration system. Between July 1, 2010, and Sept. 31, 2012, nearly 23 percent of all deportations—or, 204,810 deportations—were issued for parents with children who are U.S. citizens.
The action in Little Rock, Arkansas occurred days after Voces de la Frontera of Wisconsin's visit to DC where a congregation of eight children and seven adult chaperones made their voices heard on the hill to Senator Ron Johnson, Representative Paul Ryan, and other DC leaders.
Voces members drilled the message home on Friday, June 14th by hosting a vigil and delivering more handmade Father's Day cards to Senator Johnson in Milwaukee.
As the Senate continues its debate on comprehensive immigration reform, over 100 South Floridians boarded three buses to attend a pre-Father's Day rally in front of the Broward Transitional Center to honor the "true victims of a broken immigration system."
This Father's Day weekend we are holding all immigrant families in our hearts and minds. Take action that will keep these families together. Join a Father's Day action near you and call your Senators at 866-834-8040.