Vigil

San Jose Unites in Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Families Amid New Challenges to Birthright Citizenship

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San Jose, Calif. — In a moving display of unity, people from various religious backgrounds gathered in San José for a prayer vigil dedicated to supporting immigrant families facing uncertain futures. The event highlighted the challenges faced by individuals like Ana, a single mother of two and undocumented immigrant who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. Ana’s story, marked by her fear of deportation and inability to afford medical treatment, underscored the broader anxieties plaguing immigrant communities. Bishop Oscar Cantu of the Catholic Diocese of San José, which oversees 53 Catholic churches, reported stable … Read more

Pro-Palestinian Organization Seeks Judicial Green Light for Vigil at University of Maryland on October 7

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College Park, Md. — A pro-Palestinian advocacy group is pushing for a federal judge to green-light a vigil slated for October 7 at the University of Maryland, aiming to spotlight Palestinian rights and promote awareness amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. The event, organized by the group, faces opposition citing potential security concerns and disruptions to campus activities. The upcoming vigil, according to event organizers, is intended to honor Palestinian lives lost in the ongoing conflict and to generate a broader dialogue about human rights and international policy toward Israel and Palestine. They hope … Read more

Federal Judge to Review University of Maryland Ban on Student Vigil Commemorating Gaza Lives

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Greenbelt, MD – A federal court is set to evaluate the claims of a University of Maryland student group alleging First Amendment violations after their planned vigil to commemorate lives lost in Gaza was cancelled by the university. The hearing, scheduled for Monday, stems from a lawsuit filed by the University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine, which argues that the university unjustly prohibited their “interfaith vigil” initially approved for October 7. The event was intended to mark one year since the commencement of hostilities in Gaza following an attack by Hamas on Israel, … Read more