San Diego faith leaders advocate for immigrants at federal court
TL;DR
Faith leaders in San Diego, including clergy and a local imam, peacefully supported immigrants facing deportation, which appeared to influence a reduction in detentions at the courthouse, highlighting the impact of community activism and religious solidarity on immigration proceedings.
- San Diego faith leaders say their presence made a difference at deportation hearings National Catholic Reporter
- San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants AP News
- Faith leaders stand in solidarity with immigrants at San Diego federal building San Diego Union-Tribune
- Catholic clergy supports World Refugee Day from the cathedral to the courtroom NBC 7 San Diego
- ICE agents scatter as SD Bishop Pham, other clergy visit immigration court Times of San Diego
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