The Berks County Detention Center is Shut Down! Today we celebrate no more immigrant prison in Berks County! The Berks County Detention Center in Leesport, PA is officially closed and ICE has completely vacated the facility. This is a victory … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): On January 10th, 2023 the Berks County Detention Center in Leesport, PA ended the day with an empty facility and is anticipated to remain empty until its final closure on January 31st, 2023. This is … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): September 25, 2:00 pm Berks County Residential Center, 1040 Berks Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 Join us at the Berks County Detention Center as we demand President Biden end the ICE contract in Berks. We don’t … Continued
Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00- 9:00 pm South Philly Barbacoa, 1140 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 This screening will be followed by an opening reception at 5:30 pm of the exhibit entitled, “Rostros y Historias”, featuring portraits of … Continued
Based on the interviews of 5 mothers formerly detained at the Berks family prison, artist Michelle Angela Ortiz has created 8 large-scale public art installations highlighting the messages and portraits of the mothers and their children. All eight installations will … Continued
Parents and children detained at the Berks County Residential Center don’t have much. They are asking for help in getting both necessary items and some fun things for the kids. Consider visiting the wish list at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2NNABCSG0TYA1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_MMhYzbK6SAFRF brightening … Continued