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News & Commentary about Abuse of Immigration Detention

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CBP Border Patrol agent conducts a pat down of a female Mexican being placed in a holding facility.

Aug 10, 2015

President Obama Wants to Continue Imprisoning Immigrant Families

President Obama Wants to Continue Imprisoning Immigrant Families
Presidents Obama and FDR

Jul 30, 2015

President Obama Needs to Stop Repeating FDR’s Worst Mistake and End Family Detention Now

President Obama Needs to Stop Repeating FDR’s Worst Mistake and End Family Detention Now
A transgender asylum seeker

Jul 15, 2015

LGBT Detainees Remain in Harm’s Way Despite Government Guidance

LGBT Detainees Remain in Harm’s Way Despite Government Guidance
Child on fence

Jun 18, 2015

In Violation of the Constitution, Obama Is Deporting Asylum-Seekers Without Oversight From The Courts

In Violation of the Constitution, Obama Is Deporting Asylum-Seekers Without Oversight From The Courts
CBP Processing Unaccompanied Children. Photo: US Customs and Border Patrol

Jun 10, 2015

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Partners File Suit Against US Border Patrol for Savage Treatment in Detention Facilities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Partners File Suit Against US Border Patrol for Savage Treatment in Detention Facilities
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson

Jun 3, 2015

33 Senators Join Chorus of Voices Condemning Obama’s Family Detention Policies

33 Senators Join Chorus of Voices Condemning Obama’s Family Detention Policies
Satsuki Ina as a toddler with her mother and brother.

May 27, 2015

I Know an American 'Internment' Camp When I See One

I Know an American 'Internment' Camp When I See One
Manzanar Detention Center Barracks - Japanese-American interment camp during WW2

May 21, 2015

The 'South Texas Family Residential Center' Is No Haven: It’s an Internment Camp.

The 'South Texas Family Residential Center' Is No Haven: It’s an Internment Camp.

Apr 13, 2015

Asylum Seekers Shouldn’t Have to Worry ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Posting Bond When They Flee Their Homes

Asylum Seekers Shouldn’t Have to Worry ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Posting Bond When They Flee Their Homes

Mar 16, 2015

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations