Leader of Church Group Voices Concerns About ICE Activity

Colorado immigration advocates are monitoring an uptick in Western Slope detentions as ICE expands operations

An uptick in reported ICE activity across Colorado’s Western Slope has drawn concern from local advocates and officials, who say the recent spike in enforcement activity is an intentional part of Trump’s mass deportation plans. Last week, Garfield County-based nonprofit immigration advocacy organization Voces Unidas de las Montañas released a statement in Spanish addressing mountain communities “in a moment of great concern” about an increase in…

Church leaders criticize ICE presence during preschool pickup in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A United Methodist church in the Charlotte area became the site of unexpected federal law enforcement activity when armed ICE agents conducted an operation during preschool pickup. No arrests were made, but the May 20 incident raised alarm among families and church leaders. PREVIOUS: Details emerge about Mexican national arrested by ICE near Charlotte school The Western North Carolina Conference of The United…

Leader of church group voices concerns about ICE activity

ICE agents reportedly staged an operation at Central United Methodist Church in Charlotte during preschool pickup.

Local religious leaders concerned about ICE activity, vow to advocate for immigrants - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Religious leaders are speaking out after Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation at an east Charlotte church. Earlier this month, armed ICE agents staged an operation at Central United Methodist Church. One person was detained. The incident has sparked concern and fear about the sanctity of religious spaces. There is also concern about the safety of congregants seeking worship and community services. Faith …