TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) \u2014 After two deadly shootings involving federal agents and ongoing protests in Minnesota, faith leaders in Tallahassee spoke against national immigration policies and called for fair treatment of migrants Friday.<\/p>\n
“I think it is high time. That we raise our voices in a spirit of compassion,courage,and love,” Bethel Missionary Baptist Church pastor Reverend R.B. Holmes, Jr. said.<\/p>\n
Reverend Holmes and others called on faith leaders to advocate for migrants in America, especially those in Florida.<\/p>\n
“Immigrants built this country .Immigrants strengthened this country, and immigrants are important to the value of this country,” he said.<\/p>\n
Reverend Holmes also spoke against the recent immigration crackdown in Florida and the creation of detention centers like Alligator Alcatraz and the Deportation Depot.<\/p>\n
Republicans in the state have argued the crackdown is meant to protect Americans from criminals and illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n
The Reverend argues migrants deserve to be protected too.<\/p>\n
“It’s our calling to not be against the government but be for what is right for all people.<\/p>\n
Holmes says he plans to take action by visiting detention centers to pray for detainees there and shed a light on potential civil rights violations.<\/p>\n
Reverend Holmes is also holding a \u201cUnity and Dignity\u201d Prayer Service on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Bethel Church. <\/p>\n
He says the gathering will affirm that “every life bears divine worth and that justice is not optional.”<\/p>\n
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