Opponents of Alexandria ICE detention facility hold community forum
A community-led forum was held in Pineville, Louisiana, on September 21, 2026, to discuss opposition to a proposed ICE detention facility in Alexandria. The event drew a coalition of participants from across the state. The meeting focused on the local impact of the facility.
A coalition of people from across the state attended a community-led forum in Pineville, Louisiana on September 21, 2026. Credit: Diego Perdomo/Verite News
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