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 immigrantsDetention WatchUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Justice for Immigrants CampaignMinnesota Public Radio:
ICE Jail ScreeningsEnergy of a Nation:
Immigration & DetentionImmigrant Law Center of MinnesotaMore Criminal Aliens Deported Last Year