ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford hosts the first program of 2026 through its diversity team, called “Loving Our Neighbors in Minneapolis: How Everyone Can Be Part of the Movement to Support Immigrants.”
The event featured Rev. Violet Johnicker, who shared her firsthand experiences from recent protests in the area.
Johnicker, who recently answered a call for clergy support during increased ICE activity in Minnesota, provided key insights into how immigration enforcement operates. She emphasized the role of private companies in enabling these operations…