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News & Commentary about Immigrants' Rights and Detention

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People hold up a banner saying "No Execution by Covid-19."

Mar 13, 2023

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated
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
Three women with raised fists, wearing masks with "BAN OFF OUR BODIES" printed on them and carrying a purple banner, lead other protestors at the Women's March Rally For Abortion Justice In Washington, D.C.

Nov 21, 2022

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
The U.S.-Mexico border.

Sep 29, 2022

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum
Delegates converse while in attendace at the United Nations General Assembly on October 26, 2022 in New York City.

Aug 31, 2022

UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program

UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, second from right, looks up along with U.S Border Patrol agents as a drone flies overhead as he tours a section of the border wall Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hidalgo, Texas.

Aug 4, 2022

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine
Two detainees seen waiting through a window behind closed doors.

Jun 22, 2022

Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation

Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation
A photo of Sindy Mata.

May 19, 2022

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Mass Deportation

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Mass Deportation
The back of a police vest reads "Police ICE"

Apr 26, 2022

ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe

ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe
A migrant leans on a fence of the Gateway International Bridge that connects downtown Matamoros, Mexico with Brownsville, Texas.

Apr 25, 2022

Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.

Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.