President Trump brings back practice of detaining families together
President Trump also detained families during his first term in an effort to deter migration through the southern border.
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Biden Wants To End For-Profit Immigrant Detention. His Administration Isn't So Sure
Since the campaign trail, President Biden has said he wants to close privately run immigrant detention centers. But immigrant advocates say his administration isn't following through on his promises.
Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair
At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.
ACLU Calls On DHS To Close ICE Detention Centers, Citing High Cost Of Empty Beds
The ACLU wants the Biden administration to close dozens of immigration detention facilities, citing the historically low number of immigrants in detention and the high cost of paying for empty beds.
Beyond The Border, Fewer Immigrants Being Locked Up But ICE Still Pays For Empty Beds
The number of immigrants in detention peaked under former President Donald Trump. Now those detention centers have emptied out, but ICE is still paying more than $1 million a day for empty beds.
Body Cameras Will Now Be Worn In Guilford County Jails
Body cameras will now be worn by detention officers in both of Guilford County's jail facilities.
'A Ticking Time Bomb': Advocates Warn COVID-19 Is Spreading Rapidly Behind Bars
The spread of coronavirus behind bars is likely much more rampant than what's known right now. In prisons, jails and immigration detention centers, limited testing already shows widespread infection.
ICE Releases Hundreds Of Immigrants As Coronavirus Spreads in Detention Centers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, concerns have risen about safety in immigration detention centers, where social distancing is difficult.
As Jails And Prisons Reduce Populations, Advocates Call On ICE To Do The Same
There's growing fear of coronavirus outbreaks among the 38,000 immigrants being held in detention centers. "The guards tell us it's all lies, you can't believe the TV. But we know it's the truth."
The Unlikely Story Behind Japanese Americans' Campaign For Reparations
In his new book Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese American Reparations, John Tateishi recounts the fight for justice in the wake of World War II internment camps.