Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Interfaith Coalition on Immigration Monthly Vigil: November 7, 2:30p.m.

Photo of the October 3, 2010 Vigil
The first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. the Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (the Justice Commission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociates are members) gathers in peaceful prayer and presence outside the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center(RCADC) located at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, to recognize and remember our sisters and brothers who are being held there awaiting deportation. Despite the defense that the target is criminals and terrorists in our midst, half or less of the detainees have a criminal history. On any given day there are approximately 15 people detained at the RCADC.

Some websites pertaining to the detention of immigrants
Detention Watch
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Justice for Immigrants Campaign
Minnesota Public Radio: ICE Jail Screenings
Energy of a Nation: Immigration & Detention
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
More Criminal Aliens Deported Last Year