Faith leaders hold vigil for forthcoming family and children detention facility in Alexandria
Community members and faith leaders held an interfaith vigil at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana, regarding a new family and children detention facility.
Community members and religious leaders walk toward the new family and children detention center during an interfaith vigil at England Airpark in Alexandria, La., on October 1, 2026. Credit: Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America
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