Weekly Vigils Begin Outside Everglades 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

New Vigils for Detainees

• 🗓️ Weekly prayer vigils are set to commence every Sunday at 5:00 PM outside the Everglades detention center, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
• 🙏 The vigils are organized by Faithful Standing United, aiming to pray for the detainees and those involved with the facility.

Spiritual Support Inside

• ⛪ Archbishop Thomas Winsky announced that priests will now be allowed to pastor to individuals inside the detention center.
• 🕊️ A Catholic chaplain will be available to meet the spiritual needs of both detainees and staff.
• ✝️ The first mass was celebrated inside 'Alligator Alcatraz' just yesterday.

Opposition to the Facility

• ✊ The vigils are part of a larger movement of people gathering in opposition to the immigration facility.
• 🗣️ Participants express outrage at the treatment of individuals, referring to them as "neighbors."
• 🌍 Concerns are raised about the humanitarian concerns and the potential negative impacts on the Everglades ecosystem, including water, plants, and air.

Calls for Action

• 📢 Lawmakers are sounding the alarm on the cruel strategy employed at the facility.
• 🚫 The message from organizers is clear: "Do not stand idly by."
• 💬 People are encouraged to talk to everyone they know and not look away from the situation.
• 💡 The vigils aim to create movement towards liberation for people who are believed to be abused.