"Many of us are sickened by the ongoing inhumane treatment of immigrants and others by ICE. Every day, there are headlines about ICE's violent treatment of innocent people. Anyone who still believes these assaults are directed toward criminals is choosing to remain ignorant. There's overwhelming evidence that ICE routinely detains people solely due to the color of their skin, and without warrants."
"The trauma and destruction caused by these unconstitutional detainments include deaths, sexual abuse and neglect in ICE custody; denial of due process rights; the disappearances of hundreds after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz'; and assaults on peaceful protesters. As a Catholic, I note that Pope Leo XIV stated that being pro-life should include opposition to the inhumane treatment of immigrants. The pope called for reflection on the treatment of detained migrants."
ICE routinely subjects immigrants and others to inhumane, violent treatment, including warrantless detentions often influenced by race. These detainments have resulted in deaths, sexual abuse, neglect in custody, denial of due process, disappearances after facility closures, and assaults on peaceful protesters. Religious teachings are cited to argue that opposing such mistreatment is consistent with pro-life values. In San Jose, rising rents and an influx of tech jobs are pricing out Black and Brown families and squeezing household stability. Corporate growth should directly fund affordable housing and strengthen tenant protections to prevent evictions and preserve community diversity.
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