CHARLESTON, WV — Press conference calling on Governor Morrissey: Halt Immigration Arrests in WV
Monday December 8th at 11am
WV State Capitol weblink
Outside Governor’s office
West Virginia faith leaders and people of conscience will gather at the WV State Capitol to deliver a petition to Governor Patrick Morrisey, calling upon him to issue a moratorium on immigration arrests in West Virginia during the holiday season.    Dont-Deport-for-the-Holidays  Additionally, the event will highlight why West Virginia needs to cease our 287(g) agreement, which has state police officers cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain people - when instead they should be focused on community safety and enforcing state and local laws—not federal immigration. Speakers will also draw parallels to the story of Christmas and Las Posadas reminding us of the Christian duty to welcome refugees and provide sanctuary. Immediately following the press event, those gathered will deliver the petition to Governor Morrisey’s office.
WHO:
Reverend Jeff Allen (West Virginia Council of Churches)
Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudock, Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Loretta Young, President NAACP-West Virginia
Reverend Zach Drennen, Rector, Saint James Episcopal Church of Lewisburg
Jackie Lozano, Immigrant Rights Organizer, ACLU-WV
Lida Shepherd, American Friends Service Committee
WHAT: Press conference calling on Governor Morrissey to halt immigration arrests in WV
WHERE: WV State Capitol weblink Outside Governor’s office
WHEN: Monday, Dec 8th at 11:00 – 12:00pm
This press conference is sponsored by the above-listed individuals.
Media contact: Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudock (304) 312 8090 phudock@dwc.org