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Faith leaders hold vigil at site of new immigration detention center
Original: Faith leaders hold vigil for forthcoming immigration detention center in Alexandria
Faith leaders gathered in Alexandria, Louisiana for a vigil connected to a forthcoming immigration detention center in the city. Details of the event, including which denominations took part and the stated purpose of the gathering, were not immediately available. Immigration detention facilities have drawn sustained opposition from religious and advocacy groups across the United States, who cite concerns over conditions and treatment of detainees.
Why now: Immigration detention is a contentious issue, and religious opposition to new facilities draws public attention.
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