On Thursday August 29, several individuals from Essex County joined clergy from several towns to support Faith in Essex, a multifaith group,  for a peaceful demonstration in front of the Hall of Records in Newark – where the Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo and the Essex County Freeholders maintain offices.  We delivered letters requesting that there be a Civilian Oversight Board and a Detainee Advocate for the Essex County Correctional Facility.  Recently, there have been several incidents of abuse of detainees and most especially, immigrants that violate human rights.

Rabbi Greenstein from Shomrei Emunah, along with several clergy from various faiths around Essex County participated.  Letters need to continue to be written to support this effort.

What you can do: Please contact Essex County Executive and Freeholders, Below is a suggested message as well as the emails for our Essex County Executive and Freeholders. (more…)