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'For such a time as this': Faith leaders reflect on the federal immigration surge
When federal agents surged into Minnesota in January, communities didn’t just face a legal issue. They faced a moral one.
Faith leaders showed up. Churches became distribution hubs for food and diapers. Nonprofits organized ride shares and distributed rent money. Clergy mobilized to protest, sing, champion and, in some cases, face arrest. “Our faith compels us,” was the common refrain.
“Operation Metro Surge” is over now. But churches, mosques, synagogues and faith-based nonprofits say their work is just ramping up.
A group of faith leaders joined MPR News host Angela Davis for a North Star…
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