Democratic Women of East Texas to host vigil for refugees
Heritage Plaza will light up Friday night in support of ending detention camps for refugees.
Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps is happening at more than 75 locations across the nation, according to a written statement from the Democratic Women of East Texas.
Mary Lou Tevebaugh, co-founder of Democratic Women of East Texas, said such events are needed in Longview and across the nation because people are concerned about the humanitarian crisis at the border.
“This is a coalition of people that truly believe we live in a great country,” she said. “It was founded on certain rights, and we have to stand up and make sure those rights are given to everyone.”
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(Longview News-Journal)