On July 12th, outraged people from around the country will shine a light on the horrific abuses of the Trump administration in human detention camps. We stand in solidarity & allyship with communities most impacted by the abuse of our immigration system. In NYC, we will focus on divesting from weapons and private prison companies who are fueling these human rights atrocities. #DivestFromWar
Lights for Liberty is working with local organizations who have been doing the work around immigrants’ rights and related issues. Our local hosting organizations are working with people who are directly impacted to curate each vigil. Vigils are seen as a nonviolent way to raise awareness of a cause and to motivate change, as well as uniting and supporting those attending the vigil.
A moment of silence will be held at 9 p.m. with candles (if allowed), battery operated candles, flashlights and phones to shine a light
Cosponsors
32BJSEIU
AFSC
CODEPINK
AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)
NYU Sanctuary
Park Avenue Christian Church
DSA Afrosocialist Caucus
Get Organized Brooklyn
Redneck Revolt of LI & NYC
Torah Trumps Hate
Micah Faith Table
MiddleChurch Collegiate
Jewish Coalition
Congregati on Beit Simchat Torah(CBST)
Syria Solidarity NYC/NYC Peaceful Syria Vigil Group
New York Civic Engagement Table
Feed Our Democracy
GAPIMNY-Empowering Queer & Trans Asian Pacific Islanders
Indivisible Nation BK
Arab American Association of NY (AAANY)
WHEN
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WHERE
Foley Square
Worth Street & Centre Street,
New York, NY 10013,
United States,
CONTACT
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