Freedom Ride
A national interfaith delegation of faith leaders, activists, and community organizers will launch the “Freedom Ride in Defense of Democratic Rights” from Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, June 8, traveling to Jena, Louisiana to shine a light on attacks against immigrants, democratic institutions, and the criminalization of dissent.
This effort is convened by IFCO/Pastors for Peace, The Riverside Church, The People’s Forum, and the Interfaith Center of New York.
The Freedom Ride will include a multi-day and city journey culminating in pastoral visits to detainees at the Jena ICE Detention Center. Along the way, the Caravan will lift up community struggles, visit impacted sites, and build solidarity across faiths and movements.
Key Demands Include:
• An end to detention and deportation
• Permanent protections for undocumented communities
• Defense of social safety net programs like SNAP, Medicare, and Social Security
• Protection of free speech, due process, and the right to protest
If you see your city or state listed below, we encourage you to meet us there! Stand with us, show your support, and take action for justice! Follow us on social media as we travel to each city.
Route & Rally Stops:
• Sunday, June 8 – Newark, NJ → Washington, DC
• Monday, June 9 – DC → Durham, NC
• Tuesday, June 10 – Durham, NC → Charlotte, NC
• Wednesday, June 11 – Charlotte, NC → Atlanta, GA
• Thursday, June 12 – Atlanta, GA → Birmingham, AL
• Friday, June 13 – Birmingham, AL → Jena, LA (Rally)
• Saturday, June 14 – Jena, LA → New Orleans
Let’s come together in solidarity across communities, faiths, and struggles for justice and human dignity.
Experience the journey as it happens—follow us on social media.
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