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Federal Judge Condemns Solitary Confinement of Trump Assassination Suspect

By Tyler Harty-RollinsMay 11, 20260 comments

Federal Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh expressed reservations regarding the pretrial treatment of Cole Tomas Allen, who faces federal assassination charges stemming from an alleged attempt on President Donald J. Trump. Judge Sharbaugh highlighted that Allen has reportedly been deprived of his constitutional right to private counsel, subjected to solitary confinement, and treated in a manner he described as unprecedented among his observations.

Immigrants Increasingly Choose Voluntary Departure under Trump

By Jonathan UnderhillMay 10, 20262 comments

The Washington Post has reported a sharp increase in immigrants choosing to leave the US voluntarily due to fears of ICE detention, prolonged confinement, and declining chances of receiving asylum protections, with over 80,000 voluntary departure orders issued from January to March.

MomsRising Calls on Congress to Pass Pregnant Women in Custody Act

By Kira Yuha ChoMay 9, 20260 comments

MomsRising is urging Congress to pass the Pregnant Women in Custody Act to protect the health of pregnant women and their babies detained or incarcerated across federal agencies, citing mounting reports of abuse and medical neglect in ICE detention facilities.

Advocates Warn FCI Dublin Could Become ICE Detention Site, Call Facility ‘Unsafe and Uninhabitable’

By William TrevorMay 6, 20260 comments

Advocates and community members are urging the public to submit comments opposing the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Environmental Assessment, which could pave the way for the closed Federal Correctional Institution Dublin to be repurposed as an immigration detention facility, raising urgent concerns about safety, environmental hazards and the legacy of abuse tied to the site.

Isolation Behind Bars: Reports Detail Abuse and Neglect in U.S. Prisons and ICE Facilities

By Leslie VillalobosApril 23, 20260 comments

In North Carolina prisons, transgender individuals face heightened risk of harassment and violence, while other incarcerated individuals are often denied adequate medical care and are placed in solitary confinement, raising concerns about the treatment of those within the systems meant to ensure custody and care.

Ukrainian Man in ICE Custody Denied Medical Care, Advocacy Groups Demand Action

By Claire TaggartApril 12, 20260 comments

Sanctuary of the South, Amnesty International USA and the ACLU of Florida have demanded urgent medical intervention for Andriy Shepitsen, a Ukrainian man detained at the Krome North Service Processing Center, who has been denied medical care for his severe bipolar disorder, major depression, and ADHD.

ICE Detention Facilities Under Fire for Alleged Medical Care Failures

By Matthew Miyaki PonceApril 11, 20260 comments

The New York Times has reported on multiple immigrant deaths in ICE custody, raising concerns about delayed or inadequate medical care and prompting calls for reform and stronger oversight of detention conditions.

Vera Institute Report Documents Unprecedented ICE Detention Growth

By John SchultzApril 11, 20260 comments

The Vera Institute of Justice released a report showing that ICE detention populations have reached record levels under the second Trump administration, with the system reaching unprecedented levels and a 61% increase in detention bookings in the first two and a half months of 2026.

Communities Across U.S. Push Back on ICE Detention Expansion Plans

By William TrevorApril 11, 20260 comments

Communities nationwide are pushing back against federal plans to convert warehouses into immigration detention centers, citing concerns about the impact on local infrastructure and resources.

Alameda County Supervisors Unanimously Oppose Reopening FCI Dublin as ICE Detention Center

By Kiyana Cole, David GreenwaldApril 8, 20260 comments

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution opposing the reopening of the former Federal Correctional Institution Dublin as a detention facility, citing environmental and safety concerns, as well as the potential for decreased trust in local institutions.

Over 6,200 Children Detained by ICE During Trump’s Second Term, Report Finds

By Owais Khan, Joseph Franzese, Hailey NgoApril 7, 20260 comments

Over 6,200 children have been detained by ICE during President Trump’s second term, raising concerns about the psychological toll of these policies and the poor conditions of the detention facilities.

ICE Deported Hundreds of Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns

By Vanguard AdministratorMarch 22, 20260 comments

The DHS deported 363 pregnant, postpartum or nursing women between Jan. 1, 2025, and Feb. 16, 2026, raising concerns about the health risks of detaining pregnant individuals and the need for further investigation into detention practices and outcomes.

Rapid Expansion of Immigration Detention Reshapes US Carceral System

By Angelikka FactorMarch 15, 20260 comments

The Prison Policy Initiative’s new report, Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2026, found that the rise in the number of people behind bars in the United States was largely driven by immigration detention, which increased by 58% between 2025 and 2026, accounting for nearly all of the growth in the total incarcerated population over the past year.

Progressive Congressional Candidate Anabel Mendoza Condemns Detention of U.S. Citizens by CBP and ICE

By Remy SwartzMarch 13, 20260 comments

Sundas “Sunny” Naqvi, a Skokie woman born in Illinois, was wrongfully detained at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, along with two other U.S. citizens and three Green Card holders, raising concerns about the treatment of U.S. citizens by federal authorities and prompting progressive candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District and immigrant rights organizer Anabel Mendoza to criticize federal immigration enforcement agencies.

Immigrant Advocates Demand Accountability in Wake of DHS Chief’s Exit

By William TrevorMarch 6, 20260 comments

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) has called for sweeping accountability and reform within federal immigration agencies following the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with Executive Director Angelica Salas emphasizing the need for a leader who respects the dignity of every person.

Federal Judge Rebukes Trump Administration over Claim that Four-Year-Old Had Criminal Record

By Felipe Juarez MolinaMarch 5, 20260 comments

A federal judge in West Virginia released an immigrant from custody after government lawyers falsely claimed he had a criminal history, highlighting the mistakes being made by Department of Justice lawyers and Homeland Security officials in the surge of court orders following Trump’s immigration reforms.

Fordham Law Report Exposes Harsh Conditions at El Paso Detention Center

By Angelikka FactorFebruary 28, 20260 comments

Two Fordham Law School leaders have described troubling conditions inside the nation’s largest immigrant detention center, highlighting the dire circumstances of detainees and the need for Congress to take action.

Man Held in ICE Custody Sues for Unlawful Indefinite Detention

By Shreya VermaFebruary 22, 20260 comments

Semere Gherezgiher has filed a lawsuit seeking release from indefinite detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that his detention violates his right to due process and U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

Federal Court Orders ICE to Improve Conditions at California City Detention Facility

By Ryan GoldmanFebruary 14, 20260 comments

A federal judge has ordered ICE to improve conditions at the California City Detention Facility, granting a preliminary injunction that requires the agency to provide basic healthcare, attorney access, and appropriate clothing and blankets for detainees.

ICE Asphyxiation Death in El Paso Drew Little Attention as Outrage Focused Elsewhere

By Teagan BriggsFebruary 4, 20260 comments

Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban national, died after being asphyxiated by ICE agents at the Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas, with little public attention or outrage, while other ICE-related violence later sparked national condemnation.

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