Hunger Strike and Protests at the Immigration Detention Center.
10AM Wednesday in the Trimble Forum.
Currently over 700 people detained downtown are engaged in a hunger strike protesting conditions and treatment. Rallies and demonstrations are being held on the outside.
Come find out more about what is happening at the immigration detention in Tacoma.
Maru Mora Villalpando of Latino Advocacy will share information about current activities and conditions.
Any questions, please contact: Robin Jacobson rjacobson@pugetsound.edu
For background information:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/09/3088342/330-detainees-decline-meals-at.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/immigration-detainees-continue-hunger-strike/2014/03/09/e57bf004-a7ef-11e3-8a7b-c1c684e2671f_story.html
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2014/03/08/jailed-immigrants-launch-hunger-strike-at-tacoma-detention-center
http://www.notonemoredeportation.com/portfolio/support-the-1200
