Faith Leaders Protest Immigration Detention | New Orleans News

Faith leaders and activists rally in Alexandria, Louisiana, with a powerful prayer service to stop the construction of a controversial immigration detention center at England Airpark — slated to house 500 migrant families and children. Organizers, backed by the Louisiana Interchurch Conference, are demanding the England Authority Board reverse its February decision, arguing that detaining children violates moral and religious principles. While ICE insists the facility is merely a staging area for deportation flights and claims it’s focused on child safety, experts warn even brief detentions can cause lasting trauma. Despite public outcry and requests for a larger venue, the board stands firm — and protesters vow to show up in force at the next meeting to demand justice and humanity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5d8893d4b24db5e