Today, Friday, February 6, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) will join faith leaders and community members from across the South Bay and Santa Cruz at a Super Bowl interfaith vigil outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Morgan Hill. Participants will call for an end to the violence, fear, and harm experienced by immigrant communities as immigration enforcement intensifies.
As the Super Bowl brings national attention and heightened law enforcement and federal presence to the region, immigrant families and communities are experiencing increased fear and uncertainty. Community members will gather in visible solidarity and call for accountability for the harm caused by the growing militarization of ICE operations.
The Morgan Hill ICE office is a known staging site for enforcement operations affecting San Jose, Gilroy, and surrounding communities, making it a focal point for public accountability and moral witness.
Community members of all faiths are invited to attend.
WHAT: Super Bowl Interfaith Vigil
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 6
- Protest: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Vigil: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: ICE Office, 220 Vineyard Court, Morgan Hill
WHO:
- CAIR-SFBA
- Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
- Multi-Faith Voices for Peace and Justice
- Santa Cruz Interfaith Network
CAIR-SFBA is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam, 408.498.5779, ladam@cair.com