Detention of immigrant children in a former medium-security prison in Texas leads to controversy when three activist attorneys discover troubling conditions at the facility. This compelling documentary film explores the role - and limits - of community activism, and considers how American rights and values apply to the least powerful among us.
Powerful and moving… a film about a fight for social justice that forced change…
- Mark Steiner, WEAA, Baltimore
CAP’s Reel Progress hosted a sold-out special screening of “The Least of These” in DC on May 11. VP for Immigration Angie Kelly moderated a lively panel discussion that can be seen in its entirety HERE. Reel Progress produced a 5-minute video about the film and its issues which can be seen HERE.
Many thanks to the Center for American Progress and its energized and empowered audience!
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) has introduced legislation to ensure the humane treatment of immigration detainees.
Click HERE for more detail and HERE for a list of churches and organizations who have endorsed the proposed bill.
Wednesday June 10, 6 pm
The Capitol Visitor Center, South Congressional Meeting Room
Featuring remarks by Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34th), and Representative Lynn Woolsey (CA-6th)
RSVP required to Sharita Gruberg (sharitag@wrcommission.org)
Q&A following the screening with Michelle Brané (Women’s Refugee Commission), Vanita Gupta (ACLU) and Director Clark Lyda