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Every week, a dedicated group called Northland Neighbors United gathers outside a controversial ICE detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, turning quiet protests into acts of profound human connection. They offer cash for calls, groceries, and a listening ear to families shattered by detention — many of whom are undocumented, visa holders, or longtime residents with no criminal record. The facility, a converted prison now run by CoreCivic, reopened in March after local approval, sparking concerns over medical neglect and language barriers. Though CoreCivic recently sold the facility to DHS, they’ll still manage it — for now. The activists’ simple mission? To show up, stand together, and remind detainees and their loved ones they’re not alone. Some detainees even say they hear them — and look forward to their visits.

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