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Reverend Leads Protest at ICE Facility Amid Rulings

10/13/2025

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Reverend Leads Communion

On October 11, 2025, Reverend Quincy Worthington of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership led a procession to the Broadview ICE detention facility in Illinois to offer holy communion.
Federal officials denied entry, prompting demonstrators to chant "shame."
Worthington and others expressed disappointment over the spiritual disconnect faced by detained migrants.
Concurrently, a federal appeals court ruled against deploying Texas National Guard troops in Illinois, citing no evidence of unrest.

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Reverends Face Violence

On October 10, 2025, Reverend David Black was shot with pepper balls at an ICE facility.
Reverend Quincy Worthington faced violence during protests against ICE in his community.
They discussed their experiences on Deadline White House.
Their testimonies highlight tensions over immigration enforcement, the risks for faith leaders, and the personal dimension of protests advocating for detainees' rights.

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Reverend Leads Communion

On October 11, 2025, Reverend Quincy Worthington of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership led a procession to the Broadview ICE detention facility in Illinois to offer holy communion.
Federal officials denied entry, prompting demonstrators to chant "shame."
Worthington and others expressed disappointment over the spiritual disconnect faced by detained migrants.
Concurrently, a federal appeals court ruled against deploying Texas National Guard troops in Illinois, citing no evidence of unrest.

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