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Congress Members Call For Investigation Into Sexual Abuse In Immigrant Detention Centers
Thirty members of Congress, including Michael Quigley (D-IL) and Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), are pressing the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to look into the issue of sexual abuse against immigrants in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to a recent statement by the Heartland Alliance, the representatives sent a letter on [...]
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Cook County Ordinance Prevents Detaining Immigrants for ICE
An ordinance passed by the Cook County Board will no longer allow Cook County jail authorities to hold detainees wanted by immigration enforcement longer than their sentence requirement. The ordinance, introduced by Cook County Commissioner Jesus G. Garcia (D-7), passed with a 10-5 vote on Wednesday and requires the county’s sheriff to refuse to honor [...]
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