In recent years, thousands of immigrants have been arrested through
raids and detained. The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has targeted undodcumented immigrants in their workplaces as well
as their homes, spreading anxiety throughout the immigrant community.
While some are placed in federal detention facilities, other
individuals may be placed in state and local jails and treated as
criminals, even though they may only be guilty of a civil violation.
Many questions have been raised regarding the violation of human and
civil rights throughout the detention process.
For a comprehensive look at this issue, take a look at the Detention Watch Network website. They've got a wide range or resources including:
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A Detention Map displaying national detention facilities, ICE district offices, and legal service organizations for immigrants
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Also, check out what these organizations have to say:
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Educate Your Community:
A community education toolkit on detention issues by the Detention
Watch Network; includes fact sheets, updates on ICE activity, related
news stories and bilingual 'know your rights' materials
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In this section, you'll also find:
