Taxpayers have paid more than $1.5 billion to private companies operating shelters accused of serious lapses in care, including neglect and abuse.
Kids on the Line
An ongoing investigation into family separation and the treatment of migrant children
Posted inImmigration, Inequality, Kids on the Line
ICE lawyer says agency’s role in separating families limited to transport
The president blames family separation on Democrats. But an ICE lawyer gave another reason during a closed meeting with immigration attorneys.
Posted inImmigration, Inequality, Kids on the Line
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Reveal answers your questions about immigration
We did a show about U.S. immigration policies, and listeners texted us hundreds of questions. This week, we answer your questions about immigration.
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Posted inBorder Patrol, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Kids on the Line, Law Enforcement, National Security, The Trump Era
Immigration numbers illustrate lives affected by Trump-era policies
Key numbers show how policy changes have touched people of all ages, some just arriving, others who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives.
Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, Kids on the Line, The Trump Era, The Wall
Here’s how ICE sent children seeking asylum to adult detention centers
Two teens fleeing violence in war-torn countries sought asylum in the U.S. A Texas dentist’s report helped ICE send them to adult detention centers.
Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, Kids on the Line, National Security, The Trump Era
ICE isn’t following its own handbook on how to deport kids
ICE’s handbook says agents can order exams of immigrant kids to determine age “as a last resort.” That rule isn’t always followed, advocates say.
Posted inBorder Patrol, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Kids on the Line, National Security
In 3-way deal, ICE is paying Arizona town to hold detainees in Texas
Taxpayers are paying $438,000 each year for an Arizona city to be the middleman between ICE and a Texas private prison for detainees.
Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, Inequality, Kids on the Line, Religion, Religion and Government, The Trump Era
Immigrant girl who challenged Trump administration policy gets abortion
Jane Doe said in a statement: “People I don’t even know are trying to make me change my mind. I made my decision and that is between me and God.”
Posted inImmigration, Kids on the Line, The Trump Era
Update: Appeals court rules Trump administration must allow immigrant teen to get abortion
“There are no winners in cases like these. But there sure are losers,” writes a dissenting judge on the panel.
Posted inImmigration, Inequality, Kids on the Line
Detained immigrant girl must wait until appeal ruling for abortion
If the teenage refugee wants to end her pregnancy, the government argues, she need only drop her immigration case and return home.