Logan County citizens rally “Families belong together" on courthouse steps

 

[July 02, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

Saturday was designated “Families Belong Together Day” across the United States. Seven hundred communities held demonstrations opposing the recent decision to separate children from their parents who crossed the southern border of the United States seeking asylum. Lincoln was one of those communities in central Illinois holding a rally along with Bloomington, Springfield, and Champaign.

A group gathered at the Logan County Courthouse at 10 a.m. to march and display placards opposing the forced separation of migrants crossing the border.

“Even though an executive order was signed eliminating the policy, many children who were taken from their parents before it was signed are in detention centers all over the country with no contact with their parents,” said Rebecca Drake, chairperson of the Logan County Democrats. She added “there is a problem establishing the identity of these kids and locating their parents.”

One participant said “We are all descendants of immigrants and need to respect those who face significant hurdles to get to the United States.” Ferguson held a large photo of the Statue of Liberty, and said “Lady Liberty welcomes people from all over the world.”

[Curt Fox]