“I think faith is what many people who are detained say sustains them. It’s what gives them a sense to continue to fight for their case and to support other people who may be struggling inside of the detention center.”
“I think faith is what many people who are detained say sustains them. It’s what gives them a sense to continue to fight for their case and to support other people who may be struggling inside of the detention center.”
Mexican festivities are scheduled to take place this weekend all over the country. Sadly, because of the current administration’s persecution of immigrants, many are afraid to go out and celebrate. Major cities like Chicago have already announced they will be scaling down their plans for the celebrations owing to security concerns for those attending. Yet Mexicans are not known to miss a party.
Early on Sunday morning (Aug. 24), a dozen activists prayed in a circle before the barbed-wire gates of Delaney Hall, the 1,100-bed immigrant detention center that is the largest on the East Coast.
The agency’s apparent turn to Scripture comes as it seeks to recruit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees, whose agents are pivotal in the Trump administration’s forceful immigration crackdown.
“Wooh, wooh, wooh.” With each rhythmic sound, the man in the center raised and lowered his arms. A young woman joined next, adding a pointing motion and a higher “oooh” between each beat.
A Southern California Catholic bishop announced July 8 that he is lifting the obligation for local Catholics to attend Mass if they have reason to fear immigration enforcement after people were detained on church property in two parishes in his diocese.
Members of the Brethren in Christ Church of Zimbabwe’s diaspora gathered for prayer and support July 4-5 in Hesston, Kan.
