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International Christian Concern Advocacy cont’d In 2015, ICC’s president personally went to Mexico with Christian Solidarity Worldwide to investigate persecution. Upon his return, he tasked ICC’s advocacy department with informing and educating members on Capitol Hill about the persecution of Christians in Mexico. While the Mexican government isn’t the main cause, they consistently refuse to arrest or prosecute perpetrators (impunity). This year, ICC’s advocacy efforts on Mexico paid off with unprecedented pressure on the Mexican government in regards to persecution. A nationally known politician initiated multiple conversations with the Mexican government about the issue. On ICC’s recommendation, the State Department sent an investigative team to Mexico and followed that up with the first-ever visit to Mexico by the ambassador for religious freedom. This sent a strong signal that the US is now seriously concerned about persecution taking place just over the border. In December, seven Christians in Chiapas, Mexico, were released from jail after ICC raised their case with the State Department. Top Left: ICC’s President Jeff King meets with government officials in Chiapas, Mexico, to discuss ongoing cases of persecution. Middle Left: Based on gathered stories and testimonies, ICC informs key congressional offices such as Rep. Pitts. Lower Left: After meeting with ICC about Mexico, Rep. Pitts grabs Rep. Garrett to impress on him the need to be involved in this issue. Above: ICC worked in the background of Congress to initiate four different “Member Letters” (a joint letter signed by multiple congressional members on a specific issue). Those letters garnered 82 signatures from members in 2016. The letter above is in regards to persecution in Mexico, calling for the protection of Christian communities and the prosecution of persecutors. 15
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