As of Friday, federal agencies have been working on a reunification process, and 500 children have been returned to their families since May.
Saturday’s protesters will call on the federal government to implement more oversight in the reunification of immigrant families.
Participating organizations include faith-based social justice groups PICO California and the San Diego Organizing Project. Bishop Robert McElroy, the Catholic diocese of San Diego, is expected to attend, as well as Father Neal Jose Wilkinson and Gloria Morales, both with the San Diego Organizing Project.
“Children do not belong in detention centers. They belong with their families, in our communities and in healthy, safe environments where they are able to thrive,” said Wilkinson.
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