News & Commentary about Abuse of Immigration Detention
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Jul 30, 2015
President Obama Needs to Stop Repeating FDR’s Worst Mistake and End Family Detention Now
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Jul 15, 2015
LGBT Detainees Remain in Harm’s Way Despite Government Guidance
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Jun 18, 2015
In Violation of the Constitution, Obama Is Deporting Asylum-Seekers Without Oversight From The Courts
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Jun 10, 2015
ACLU and Partners File Suit Against US Border Patrol for Savage Treatment in Detention Facilities
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Jun 3, 2015
33 Senators Join Chorus of Voices Condemning Obama’s Family Detention Policies
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May 27, 2015
I Know an American 'Internment' Camp When I See One
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May 21, 2015
The 'South Texas Family Residential Center' Is No Haven: It’s an Internment Camp.
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Apr 13, 2015
Asylum Seekers Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Posting Bond When They Flee Their Homes
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Mar 16, 2015
Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations
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Feb 27, 2015
The ‘Family-Friendly’ Myths of Family Detention Facilities