In the heart of San Francisco, a powerful wave of resistance is sweeping through the streets as faith leaders take a stand against the Trump administration’s brutal immigration crackdown.

On a crisp November morning, clergy from diverse religious backgrounds united in a powerful protest, marching between federal immigration centers and singing hymns that echoed with righteous indignation. The message was clear: human dignity trumps bureaucratic cruelty.

Voices of Moral Courage

Rabbi Allan Berkowitz, a key organizer, pulled no punches in calling out the systemic injustices. “Every single faith tradition represented today carries values that people matter,” he declared, drawing parallels to civil rights movements of the past. These faith leaders aren’t just talking - they’re walking the walk, quite literally.

Numbers Don’t Lie

The statistics are chilling. The Migration Policy Institute reports over 60,000 people detained by the Trump administration, a significant jump from previous years. In the San Francisco area alone, over 2,000 individuals have been caught in ICE’s dragnet. These aren’t just numbers - they’re human lives torn apart.

A Prayer for Change

Rev. Katie Choy-Wong shared a deeply personal perspective, drawing from her grandparents’ experiences as undocumented Chinese migrants. Her prayer was a powerful call for compassion, asking government officials to look into their conscience and treat people with respect and nonviolence.

With recent election results showing a potential shift towards more humane policies, there’s a glimmer of hope. These faith leaders are proving that resistance isn’t just possible - it’s powerful.