Ruben Garcia founder and executive director of Annunciation House, El Paso.

Ruben Garcia founder and executive director of Annunciation House, El Paso discusses the work of Annunciation House with refugees illegally entering the United States with professor John Haas.
Garcia, a native of El Paso with a personal connection to the community's rich migration history, shares his beliefs on recognizing and respecting the indigenous population and the importance of empathy and inclusivity towards various ethnic groups. He discusses the challenges of helping undocumented immigrants, the emotional reunions of families after immigration separations, and Annunciation House's reliance on community support, refusing government funding. Garcia advocates for the legalization of undocumented individuals, an orderly refugee system, and humane treatment of migrants.