Responding to the Deadly ICE Detention System: Ways to Resist

As Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) continues to terrorize communities, separate families, and even kill citizens and non-citizens alike as part of this administration's mass deportation campaign, there is also increased public scrutiny of this country's detention center system for migrants.  In 2025 alone, ICE broke records for the number of people who have died in detention, most often due to the horrific conditions and lack of proper medical care. Since this administration's inauguration in 2025, 52 people have died in detention according to Human Rights Watch--four times that of the previous administration. Join us to learn from UCC pastors and lay leaders as they share how they've taken action and learn what we can do as people of faith to stop detention and continue to resist this deadly system. Panelists include: Rev. Ali Lopez-Valcarcel Rev. Deborah Lee Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner Rev. ellie hutchison Rev. Lesley Jones