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News & Commentary about Family Detention

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US Customs and Border Protection building facade.

Jan 12, 2024

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect
A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.

Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Jan 27, 2022

Why Is America So Keen on Separating Families?

Why Is America So Keen on Separating Families?
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle is seen next to migrants after they were detained and taken into custody.

Dec 17, 2021

New Guidance Fails to Stop Mistreatment of Pregnant People and Their Children in Detention

New Guidance Fails to Stop Mistreatment of Pregnant People and Their Children in Detention
Migrants in custody at U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing area under the Anzalduas International Bridge, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Mission, Texas.

Aug 9, 2021

Border Patrol Must Stop Holding People in an Inhumane Outside Pen Under a Highway in South Texas

Border Patrol Must Stop Holding People in an Inhumane Outside Pen Under a Highway in South Texas
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during news conference with a U.S. Homeland Security flag behind him.

Jul 21, 2021

Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.

Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.
Two children wear masks and hold signs that read "I want my dad free and healthy" and "I want my dad alive not dead!!" as part of a protest calling for the release of detained immigrants in front of the GEO Detention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Apr 8, 2020

“They Don’t Care if You Die”: Immigrants in ICE Detention Fear the Spread of COVID-19

“They Don’t Care if You Die”: Immigrants in ICE Detention Fear the Spread of COVID-19
Back of an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's vest that reads "POLICE ICE." Taken in Portland, OR.

Feb 18, 2020

ICE's Destruction of Records Must Be Stopped

ICE's Destruction of Records Must Be Stopped
Ms. L with her daughter

Dec 26, 2018

The Battle to Stop Family Separation

The Battle to Stop Family Separation

Oct 2, 2018

Family Separation By the Numbers

Family Separation By the Numbers