PWC Stands with Adelanto Hunger Strikers, Calls for Closure of California Immigration Detention Centers 

Organizational Statement:

PWC stands with the hunger strikers and all the detainees, and we call for the immediate closure of these detention centers that mimic concentration camps right in our midst.

June 17, 2026

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The Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) stands in solidarity with the detained immigrants at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center who have launched a hunger strike to protest inhumane conditions and mistreatment inside the facility.

According to advocates, participants in the hunger strike have been met with retaliation rather than compassion. Reports indicate that ICE has threatened hunger strikers with solitary confinement, the use of tear gas, physical violence, and immediate deportation in response to their peaceful protest.

These reports underscore the ongoing humanitarian concerns surrounding Adelanto, where at least eight people have died in ICE custody since 2011. The facility is one of eight immigration detention centers currently operating in California, many of which are run by private prison companies that profit from immigrant detention.

PWC joined faith leaders from Clergy and Laity United for Justice (CLUE), other community organizations, and immigrant rights advocates in expressing support for those inside Adelanto and renewing calls for an end to the state's immigration detention system.

"Compassion is not weakness, and dignity is not optional. No uniform, policy, or system absolves us from the responsibility to treat people humanely," said Rev. Paige Eaves of the United Methodist Church during a recent prayer vigil outside the detention center.

The courage of the hunger strikers serves as a powerful reminder that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. PWC remains committed to advocating for immigrant workers, families, and communities whose rights and humanity are too often denied.

How You Can Take Action

The fight for immigrant justice requires collective action. Here's how you can help:

• Join the Solidarity Fast to stand with the hunger strikers and demand humane treatment for detained immigrants.

• Contact your elected representatives and urge them to investigate conditions at Adelanto and support efforts to end immigration detention.

• Join the No Camps in California coalition to stay informed about advocacy opportunities and upcoming actions.

• Share this story with your networks to help expose the conditions inside immigration detention centers and amplify the voices of those directly impacted.

Together, we can continue building a future where every person is treated with dignity, where families remain together, and where no one is detained simply for seeking safety or opportunity.