“Rosa is only asking for more time for her case to be decided,” said Omar Angel Perez, lead organizer for the DMV Sanctuary Congregation Network, a group of religious organizations joining forces to protect immigrants from deportation and discrimination.
“She is only asking for what we all want, to be heard. To be seen as a human being,” Perez said.
Cedar Lane pastor the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi said sanctuary status, not legally defined, is being respected on the basis of tradition and moral authority.
ICE policies regarding “sensitive locations” urge agents to avoid enforcement actions at places such as schools or churches when possible.
