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Despite losing its state child care license — and years of claims of abuses — an immigrant family detention center in Pennsylvania made room for more families

July 13, 2018

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Advocates say the state is turning a blind eye to violations of state law by allowing the Berks County Residential Center to remain in operation.

In Trump's America

In New York, volunteers engage in a quiet form of advocacy for immigrants facing deportation

The World

July 04, 2018

The New Sanctuary Coalition has been training people to accompany immigrants to check-ins and court dates for 11 years. Since Trump took office, they’re volunteer base is growing.

Justice

As immigration arrests rise, advocates warn immigrants to know their rights when agents show up

The World

April 12, 2018

ICE says their officers are law enforcement. But they follow a different set of rules than police when it comes to searches and arrests.

Justice

She escaped violence in El Salvador, but there’s little time or resources to heal while seeking asylum in the US

The World

February 21, 2018

The Trump administration wants immigrants to stop using public benefits, but many immigrants are already severely restricted from receiving assistance with food, health and child care. Even when they are at their most vulnerable.

Justice

An immigrant detainee is sent over 1,000 miles away from his family and lawyer — and fights to return

The World

January 24, 2018

Prominent immigrant advocate Ravi Ragbir was detained in New York City, but agents sent him to Florida after saying that they would deport him. A judge told the government to bring him back while his case is being heard.

Justice

NYC lawyers protest after ICE agents arrest immigrant at Brooklyn courthouse

The World

December 01, 2017

On Tuesday, ICE agents apprehended 30-year-old Genaro Rojas-Hernandez from inside a courthouse. There have been 40 courthouse arrests across New York City so far this year.

Justice

The Supreme Court is considering whether immigrants detained for more than six months should have a chance at bail

The World

October 04, 2017

In criminal law, people have the right to a bail hearing while they await trial. The Supreme Court is deciding if immigrants have that same right while they fight deportation.

Global Politics

The courts called him a terrorist, but one judge and several politicians want him to be able to stay in the US

The World

August 02, 2017

Depending on whom you ask, Malachy McAllister is either an Irish terrorist or a persecuted asylum seeker. Either way, he’s been facing deportation for 10 years.

Justice

As immigration detention soars, 2.3 million people are also regularly checking in with immigration agents

The World

May 23, 2017

Millions of people in the US live their lives in limbo, under the “supervision” of federal agents and the uncertainty of whether they will be deported. One couple is asking: When can we have children?

Global Politics

Poor health care in immigrant detention centers may get worse under Trump

The World

May 04, 2017

Immigration detention is big business. Trump will make it even bigger.

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