[Immigration\Deportation\Jean Montrevil]
The lawsuit — filed by the New York University Immigrant Rights Clinic — argues that Mr. Montrevil’s deportation should be reversed because ICE targeted him in retaliation for his activism in violation of the First Amendment.
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TEXAS CONGRESSMEMBERS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM ICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE IMMIGRANT DETENTION CENTERS
[Immigration\Private Detention Centers]
ICE is changing how it conducts business with these facilities, refusing to work with local governments and acquiring contracts directly with all three facilities. This tremendous lack of oversight leaves more opportunity for abuse and mistreatment of migrants.
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HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE INVESTIGATES DEATHS OF IMMIGRANTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN CUSTODY
[Immigration News\Child Deaths in Custody]
Newly released evidence shows that a 16-year-old boy detained by the Border Patrol died from the flu after he was locked in a cell and left for hours without medical treatment despite prolonged symptoms of severe distress…This death was not an isolated incident: at least seven children have died in government custody since 2018, after nearly a decade without any such deaths.”
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MINNESOTA REP. OMAR PRAISES SOMALIA AID BUT VOTES AGAINST BILL PROVIDING IT
[Congress\Somalia Aid\H.R. 1158]
Rep. Ilhan Omar: “As I said earlier, securing debt relief for Somalia is a major milestone for me…“But we cannot be satisfied with making progress if we are falling short on our core duty as elected officials.”
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NY STATE SENATOR MYRIE SPEAKS AGAINST TRUMP’S PROPOSED IMMIGRATION FEE HIKES
[Immigration\USCIS Fee Hikes]
Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie: “The Administration’s proposed actions will do direct harm to immigrant communities and are only the latest in a record of harmful and discriminatory immigration policies.”
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TRUMP’S COZY RELATIONSHIP WITH PRISON PROFITEERS “THE GEO GROUP” COMING UNDER SCRUTINY
[Mass Incarceration\GEO Group & Trump]
Senator Elizabeth Warren\Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: “These transactions raise questions about whether GEO is attempting to curry favor with the President by funneling money to the Trump family through the Trump Organization.”
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DEMOCRATS CASTRO AND JAYAPAL INTRODUCE BILL ON ANNIVERSARY OF JAKELIN CAAL MAQUIN’S DEATH IN CBP CUSTODY
[Congress\Immigration\Deaths in Custody]
Congressman Castro: “Jakelin’s death was a travesty; a dark stain on the moral fabric of this country. One year later, Congress has yet to receive any of the information we’ve requested surrounding her death.”
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MISSISSIPPI CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ISSUES SUBPOENA TO HOMELAND SECURITY DEMANDING DOCUMENTS ON CHILD SEPARATION AND BORDER DEATHS OF IMMIGRANTS
[Immigration News\Child Separation]
Rep. Thompson: “The Committee, in its oversight role, has been dutifully engaging with DHS to obtain records on its policies and activities at the southwest border – particularly those affecting children and families – for almost a year. The Department has unfortunately failed to provide these documents, obstructing our oversight efforts.”
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TEXAS CONGRESSMAN GREEN DECRIES AUGUST ICE RAIDS WHERE IMMIGRANT WORKERS WERE ARRESTED BUT NO EMPLOYERS
[Immigration News\ICE Raids]
Congressman Al Green: “The August ICE raids reflect a complete disregard for humane policies, inflicting significant harm on impacted communities by straining limited resources, separating families, and decreasing overall participation in the local economy…We heard the testimonies of witnesses – including a local sheriff and mayor – who gave their accounts about how these raids have brought damaging effects to Mississippi communities.”
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WORKING FILMS ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE FILM SERIES “STORIES BEYOND BORDERS” ABOUT IMMIGRATION ISSUES
[Documentary\Immigration News]
Andy Myers, Senior Campaign Coordinator at Working Films: “People are standing up to the heartless attacks being perpetrated against immigrants, and Stories Beyond Borders is a resource in these efforts. We’re grateful for our local partners who are fearlessly telling their stories and connecting audiences to the timeliest actions.”
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