Mid September 2026 FLPIR Newslettter
Many people have written to us asking for an update on the detention of nurse Maureen Wanjiru Ngure. Our deepest thanks to everyone who has written or made calls on behalf of Maureen; it has brought a lot of attention to her case. Maureen is still being held in inhumane conditions in the Richwood Detention Center in Monroe, Louisiana. Updates here.
Action items:
Continue to call and write to your elected officials until she is free.
Sign this petition in support of Maureen.
Community Victory! Judge Halts Construction of Gilroy ICE Detention Center
From Bay Resistance
San Jose, CA: The ICE Out of Gilroy (IOG) Coalition celebrates the decision by Judge Eumi Lee to halt any and all construction at the Holsclaw location until further notice. This is an amazing win by the Attorney General and Santa Clara County Counsel and a powerful win for our community.
For months, IOG and others have organized, mobilized, and advocated against the planned ICE facilities outside of Gilroy. Thousands of local residents representing vast parts of the Bay Area and North Central Coast have marched to fight the mass deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) thought it could quickly and quietly construct a brand new holding facility in our communities, but it was met with a unified response from local communities to support a lawsuit and stop further construction. What DHS got was quick action from the State of California and Santa Clara County to stop it in its tracks. Collective action ensured that DHS could not operate in the shadows.
Upcoming Events and Actions
No Kings: Vote Early March
Saturday, October 17 in the East Bay and across the country
Voting early gives us the power to make our voices heard on our own terms, before Election Day and before anyone else gets to decide what happens next. With our democracy at stake, we’re showing up again on October 17 to encourage unprecedented voter participation in the midterms.
2026 Pilgrimage: Becoming Beloved Community
Oct. 22-25 in Southern California
The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) is sponsoring its 5th Pilgrimage/Encuentro to four ICE Detention Centers in Southern California. The pilgrimage begins on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.
We will be here:
Bakersfield on Thursday, Oct. 22
McFarland on Friday Oct. 23
California City on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25.