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Vigils for Detainees in Leavenworth | Kansas City News
Every week, a dedicated group called Northland Neighbors United gathers outside a controversial ICE detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, turning quiet protests into acts of profound human connection. They offer cash for calls, groceries, and a listening ear to families shattered by detention — many of whom are undocumented, visa holders, or longtime residents with no criminal record. The facility, a converted prison now run by CoreCivic, reopened in March after local approval, sparking concerns over medical neglect and language barriers. Though CoreCivic recently sold the facility to DHS…
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