Volunteers Convicted for Leaving Water Out for Migrants – In These Times

“I didn’t understand that humanitarian aid was criminal,” said Zaachila Orozco.

BY TODD MILLER

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On Aug. 13, 2017, in the Growler Valley, West stopped Huse and fellow volunteers Natalie Hoffman, Oona Holcomb and Zaachila Orozco as they were leaving food and water for migrants during one of the deadliest summers on record. By year’s end, the remains of 32 people would be found on the refuge.
 
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