Catholics Oppose CoreCivic ICE Detention Facility In Leavenworth

Local reporting documents faith community resistance against the current federal mass deportation crackdown. 

Here's a glimpse at the effort that might spark a moment of doubt against many immigration crackdown supporters who demonize their opposition rather than simply acknowledging a legitimate difference of opinion on policy . . . Or maybe even merely a dispute on how the policy is carried out:  

"John Shively, executive director of mission at the Sisters of Charity, described CoreCivic as poor partners with the city by not maintaining equipment and straining emergency services. "I don't think we can trust CoreCivic at its word," Shively said.

"More than nine Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth were among those at the hearing, some watching a video feed set up in a hallway for the overflow crowd. Sr. Vickie Perkins told NCR that the religious community believes every human should be treated with dignity. "I truly believe God doesn't want this. This is not how we treat people," she said."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas ICE detention center poised to open despite objections from local Catholics

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth say CoreCivic has a record of not treating immigrants with dignity.