Camas church members protest ICE

During the past few months, the “open sharing” portion of the Camas Friends Church’s weekly gatherings has included a lot of discussion about current events — in particular, the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

Pastor Matt Boswell knew that some of the church members had been participating in anti-ICE rallies in Vancouver and Portland. While out for a run on Jan. 29, he experienced an epiphany that he should organize a local protest following a tradition of activism within the Quaker faith, a centuries-old Christian denomination.