Faith leaders call for unity amid DC’s federal surge

About 100 people crammed the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in Northwest D.C. on Friday afternoon, calling for unity against the federal surge by President Donald Trump.

The “ Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil for Healing and Justice ” event brought together religious leaders from around the region to speak on their disapproval of the Trump administration’s recent actions in D.C., including the growing number of law enforcement officials and the displacement of the city’s homeless population.

“The power that is animated by hate can never, never, ever triumph over a power that is built with love,” said Rabbi Aaron Alexander, of Adas Israel Congregation.

During the prayer vigil, attendees brought signs denouncing the Trump administration’s acti

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