Hundreds protested the potential reopening of the former Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin as an ICE detention center, expressing concerns over its past history of sexual and physical abuse. Japanese American groups drew comparisons to World War II internment camps, fearing a loss of due process similar to those experiences. Activists voiced the need to prevent repeating historical injustices, with community members chanting slogans welcoming immigrants. The facility's reopening raises significant questions of morality and historical implications for vulnerable populations under current immigration policies.
"The Dublin prison already has a history of crimes against women and sexual crimes it should not be reinstated into a detention center," said Elijah Chhum from New Light Wellness.
"That place is haunted by cruelty and evil. Why do we want to perpetuate that in our communities?" said Sandra Ramos from Oakland.
"I'm here because the Japanese were interned, my father was interned, and it can't happen again, but it is happening, it's shameful," said Lynn Yamashita from Richmond.
"Here, there's no attack, there's no invasion, but Trump has cited the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport people without any due process," said Dr. Douglas Yoshida.
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