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A Journey Just Begun: Vilma’s Story of Detention, Separation, and Reunification
January 19th, 2019Vilma Carrillo Carrillo fled with her daughter from Guatemala to escape severe domestic violence. She didn’t know that when she would enter the U.S. she would be detained and separated from her daughter for 246 days.
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Penn Badgley Writes Why He Fought for Immigrant Mom Vilma Carrillo’s Reunion With Her Daughter, Yeisvi
January 18th, 2019Penn Badgley wrote an op-ed on his experience advocating for Tahirih client, Vilma, and his reflections on justice in the immigration system.
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Guatemalan Mom and American-Born Daughter Reunited After 8 Months Apart
January 18th, 2019NBC News speaks to Tahirih client Vilma Carrillo following being reunited with her daughter.
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After 247 Days, Vilma Carrillo, an Immigrant Woman Separated from Her Daughter, Has Been Released from ICE Custody.
January 11th, 2019Pacific Standard spoke with Tahirih Atlanta Executive Director Shana Tabak after ICE released Tahirih client, Vilma, from detention in Georgia.
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From Our Hearts to Yours, Thank You
January 11th, 2019Thanks to the efforts, determination and generosity of YOU – our incredible supporters – Tahirih’s Bighearted Campaign raised…
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Penn Badgley is Teaming Up with the Tahirih Justice Center to Help An Immigrant Mom Separated From Her Daughter
December 21st, 2018Teen Vogue interviews Tahirih Atlanta Executive Director, Shana Tabak, and actor Penn Badgley about visiting Tahirih client Vilma Carrillo Carrillo in detention.
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‘A Moral Disaster’: AP Reveals Scope of Migrant Kids Program
December 19th, 2018Tahirih Atlanta Executive Director, Shana Tabak, discusses the inconsistencies in the approach to caring for migrant children.