Japanese Americans, Allies Protest Proposal to Reopen Dublin Prison as ICE Detention Center

Hundreds showed up Saturday to protest the possible reopening of a former women’s prison in Dublin with a disturbing and notorious history.

The Trump administration has proposed converting the former Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin into an ICE detention center.

However, Japanese American groups oppose it, fearing a repeat of what occurred during World War II, when thousands of families were sent to internment camps without due process.

“No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted the crowd.

Hundreds filled Don Biddle Park to speak out against the ongoing ICE arrests and the proposed reopening of the prison.

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“That place is haunted by cruelty and evil. Why do we want to perpetuate that in our communities?” said Sandra Ramos from Oakland.

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“I’m here because the Japanese were interned, my father was interned, and it can’t happen again, but it is happening, it’s shameful,” said Lynn Yamashita from Richmond.

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