IMMIGRATIONDETENTION2

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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CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON WIKI

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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CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN WIKI

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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ABDI ALI WORKING FILMS

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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