Michael N. Okinczyc-Cruz
@mn-oc.bsky.social
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A federal judge has modified a temporary restraining order, now requiring body cameras on ICE agents carrying out immigration enforcement.
Judge modifies ruling to include body cameras for ICE agents
The modified ruling applies to federal agents currently equipped and trained with body-worn cameras.
trib.al
October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A federal judge has modified a temporary restraining order, now requiring body cameras on ICE agents carrying out immigration enforcement.
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Grateful to Fr. Larry and the 1,000 other CSPL members who prayed in solidarity with our migrant sisters and brothers while we processed to the detention center
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Grateful to Fr. Larry and the 1,000 other CSPL members who prayed in solidarity with our migrant sisters and brothers while we processed to the detention center
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We were a 1,000 faithful and courageous members strong today in solidarity with one another as we processed with God to the detention center to bring communion to our loved ones in detention
Streets outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview were filled with song and prayer Saturday as a local church led a procession to the facility, aiming to give detainees communion but ultimately being denied.
Hundreds participate in procession to Broadview ICE facility, condemn detentions and deportations
Organizers say the event was held to provide solidarity and support to detainees at the facility, with participants walking more than a mile to Broadview.
trib.al
October 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We were a 1,000 faithful and courageous members strong today in solidarity with one another as we processed with God to the detention center to bring communion to our loved ones in detention
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For any Catholic, the sight of a Eucharistic Procession being turned away at the gates of the destination is the embodiment of Jesus being denied entrance. You don't have to be Catholic to get the symbolism in that!
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
For any Catholic, the sight of a Eucharistic Procession being turned away at the gates of the destination is the embodiment of Jesus being denied entrance. You don't have to be Catholic to get the symbolism in that!
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Amen
But in case you missed it, Fr Dowling's statement takes the time to make it explicit: "Father, forgive the ones who do not know what they are doing. Have mercy on the souls of those who know exactly what they're doing."
October 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Amen
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More photos! chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Religious leaders denied request to deliver communion to detainees at Broadview facility
Hundreds of people joined a delegation of Catholic priests and nuns marching to the Broadview detention site to hold communion, but they were turned away with no reason given. A total of 15 protesters...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
More photos! chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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And the exact moment they're turned away: bsky.app/profile/unra...
October 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
And the exact moment they're turned away: bsky.app/profile/unra...
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We’re wondering the same thing. How can you deny the body of Christ and our right to extend communion to those in need of hope, solidarity and kinship. What is there to hide inside the detention center is so morally offensive that they’re unwilling to allow nuns and priests to enter?
Why won’t they let anyone inside that building?
Keep asking the question: why won’t they let anyone inside that building?
Keep asking the question: why won’t they let anyone inside that building?
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We’re wondering the same thing. How can you deny the body of Christ and our right to extend communion to those in need of hope, solidarity and kinship. What is there to hide inside the detention center is so morally offensive that they’re unwilling to allow nuns and priests to enter?
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A group of hundreds of faith in coalition who started at a Maywood church just arrived at the detention center for a eucharistic procession.
They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.
They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.
October 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A group of hundreds of faith in coalition who started at a Maywood church just arrived at the detention center for a eucharistic procession.
They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.
They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.
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Request denied/unanswered.
October 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Request denied/unanswered.
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Father Larry attempts to walk toward the detention center.
ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.
ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.
October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Father Larry attempts to walk toward the detention center.
ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.
ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.
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Religious leaders here are not mincing words. They have repeatedly used the word "evil."
"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."
"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Religious leaders here are not mincing words. They have repeatedly used the word "evil."
"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."
"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."
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Music now.
Grim reminder: people held inside the detention center have reported it's impossible to hear much coming from outside.
Grim reminder: people held inside the detention center have reported it's impossible to hear much coming from outside.
October 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Music now.
Grim reminder: people held inside the detention center have reported it's impossible to hear much coming from outside.
Grim reminder: people held inside the detention center have reported it's impossible to hear much coming from outside.
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But in case you missed it, Fr Dowling's statement takes the time to make it explicit: "Father, forgive the ones who do not know what they are doing. Have mercy on the souls of those who know exactly what they're doing."
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
But in case you missed it, Fr Dowling's statement takes the time to make it explicit: "Father, forgive the ones who do not know what they are doing. Have mercy on the souls of those who know exactly what they're doing."
Reposted by Michael N. Okinczyc-Cruz
Reposted by Michael N. Okinczyc-Cruz
Streets outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview were filled with song and prayer Saturday as a local church led a procession to the facility, aiming to give detainees communion but ultimately being denied.
Hundreds participate in procession to Broadview ICE facility, condemn detentions and deportations
Organizers say the event was held to provide solidarity and support to detainees at the facility, with participants walking more than a mile to Broadview.
trib.al
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Streets outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview were filled with song and prayer Saturday as a local church led a procession to the facility, aiming to give detainees communion but ultimately being denied.
Amen indeed! Grateful to all the members and staff from @csplaction.bsky.social who organized, processed and prayed with courage, hope and determination today
Amen
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Amen indeed! Grateful to all the members and staff from @csplaction.bsky.social who organized, processed and prayed with courage, hope and determination today
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Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility
Meanwhile, two days after a judge ordered the removal of a fence erected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, barricades were being put up in front of the fence on Saturday.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Amen
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Amen
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Liberation theology in the USA. More please.
October 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Liberation theology in the USA. More please.
Grateful for the courage and public witness from Fr. Larry and everyone else from @csplaction.bsky.social today
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Grateful for the courage and public witness from Fr. Larry and everyone else from @csplaction.bsky.social today
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Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
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Senator Dick Durbin is giving a speech at St. Eulalia Catholic Church before a march to the Broadview ICE facility to offer communion to the detainees and the federal agents, organized by the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership.
October 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Senator Dick Durbin is giving a speech at St. Eulalia Catholic Church before a march to the Broadview ICE facility to offer communion to the detainees and the federal agents, organized by the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership.
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At a People's Mass outside a reported ICE hub, clergy and community members preached a God who stands with the oppressed.
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/chicago-ice-...
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/chicago-ice-...
Fear Not
At a People's Mass outside a reported ICE hub, clergy and community members preached a God who stands with the oppressed.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
September 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
At a People's Mass outside a reported ICE hub, clergy and community members preached a God who stands with the oppressed.
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/chicago-ice-...
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/chicago-ice-...
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"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” —FDR, 1944
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” —FDR, 1944