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January 21, 2016

Arizona: John Legend Holds Concert Outside Eloy Detention Facility
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Meanwhile, in Arizona, Grammy-winning singer John Legend and Colombian
musician Juanes held a concert outside the Eloy Detention Facility to
draw attention to the long-term detention of immigrants. Eloy is run by
the for-profit company Corrections Corporation of America. The facility
has long drawn criticism for alleged mistreatment of detainees and
inadequate medical care. John Legend spoke about the concert's purpose.

John Legend: "We want to affirm their humanity and their right to exist,
their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, no matter
where they're from, no matter where they were born."

During the concert, John Legend and Juanes sang Bob Marley's "Redemption
Song."


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