Japanese Americans, allies protest proposal to reopen Dublin prison as ICE detention center

DUBLIN, Calif. (KGO) — 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.