Detroit Faith Leaders and Advocates Urge Congress to Stop Detaining Immigrant Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 26, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT

Sister Karen Donahue, KDonahue@mercywmw.org, 248-214-2439

Michelle Nealy, mnealy@faithinpubliclife.org, (202) 735-7123

Mackenzie Harris, mharris@faithinpubliclife.org, (610) 283-8879

Detroit Faith Leaders and Advocates Urge Congress to Stop Detaining Immigrant Families

Detroit, MI – On Friday, September 28th at 3:45 p.m., a diverse and prominent group of faith leaders and advocates will hold a prayer vigil to pressure members of Congress to immediately stop the immoral detention of immigrant children and families and deportations of community members.

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As part of a series of actions happening all over the country this week, faith and community leaders will come together at Clark Park, Southeast corner of Clark Avenue and Vernor Highway, to send a powerful message in defense of immigrant families.

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WHAT: Prayer vigil in support of immigrant families

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WHEN: September 28th at 3:45 p.m.

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WHERE: Clark Park – Southeast corner of Clark Avenue and Vernor Highway Detroit, 1899 Clark Ave MI 48209

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WHO: Faith and community leaders

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