Obama Administration Eyes Detention As More Central Americans Cross Border
The Obama administration hopes to revive extended family detention, arguing it acts as a deterrent. Some border authorities agree.
Central America
As Asylum Seekers Swap Prison Beds For Ankle Bracelets, Same Firm Profits
A court ordered the release of women and children held in immigrant detention centers in favor of electronic monitoring. The GEO Group operates both. Advocates say that's a conflict of interest.
Many Unaccompanied Minors No Longer Alone, But Still In Limbo
Many of the thousands of youths who arrived in the U.S. in 2014 now live with family, awaiting hearings on whether they can stay. But finding legal and mental health assistance remains a challenge.