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Thursday, February 26, 2004
Letters From an Immigration Jail
Amalia Molina is a faithful witness to her own trauma and that of countless others who endure the indignity of immigration detention in the United States. From the day when she and her husband were handcuffed and taken away, through the legal battles and the anguish of being far from her children, she made a daily decision to be a positive presence behind bars.
Thanks to a grant from the Jesuit Relief Services, Molina's story has been published. "The Power of Love: My Experience in a U.S. Immigration Jail" is both a chilling description of the human toll of U.S. policies and an inspiring voice for love in the midst of powerlessness. Meet the author and hear about her experiences at a book signing and talk sponsored by the Ecumenical Program in Central America and the Caribbean (EPICA) on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at EPICA's office at 1470 Irving St. NW (Columbia Heights Metro). For more information, call 202/332-0292.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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