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Sheraton Hotel Used for Immigrant Detention, Contradicting Marriott's 2019 Pledge

A Louisiana Sheraton hotel was used to detain a father and son for four days before deportation, contradicting Marriott's 2019 statement against using its hotels for immigrant detention; a source claims the hotel has been used for such purposes since late 2023, raising concerns about the company's k...

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NZ Woman, Son Detained in US Immigration Centre for Three Weeks

Sarah Shaw, a New Zealand woman with a temporary US immigration document, and her six-year-old son were detained in a US immigration centre for three weeks after attempting to re-enter the US from Canada on July 24th due to an administrative error on her visa; her father anticipates their release so...

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US ICE Detains New Zealand Woman and Son Despite Valid Visa

A New Zealand woman, Sarah Shaw, and her six-year-old son were detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon returning to the US from Canada on July 24th, despite possessing a work visa with a pending renewal component, causing separation from her other two children and highlighting ...

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Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" Faces Lawsuits Over Environmental Damage and Human Rights

A new Florida immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," faces two lawsuits: one alleging environmental law violations threatening the Everglades ecosystem, and another claiming detainees' constitutional rights are violated due to legal restrictions and indefinite detention without c...

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ICE Expands Indiana Detention Capacity Amidst Human Rights Concerns

The US government is expanding ICE detention capacity by 1,000 beds in Indiana, partnering with the state's prison system; this follows a $170 billion funding increase for ICE and mirrors the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida, raising human rights concerns.

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South Korean Student Arrested by ICE Despite Valid Visa, Sparking International Outcry

Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean student at Purdue University, was arrested by ICE on July 31st in New York City for allegedly overstaying her visa, which her lawyer claims is valid until December; her detention in Louisiana has sparked protests and diplomatic engagement from South Korea.

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Florida to Open Second Immigration Detention Facility Amidst "Alligator Alcatraz" Controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans for a second immigration detention facility in Baker Correctional, with a 2,000-bed capacity, partnering with DHS after a federal judge halted construction of the first facility, "Alligator Alcatraz," due to alleged environmental violations.

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Tennessee Town Approves ICE Detention Facility Despite Resident Opposition

The Mason, Tennessee Board of Alderman voted to transform a former state prison into an ICE detention facility operated by CoreCivic, despite public outcry, to boost the town's economy by creating nearly 240 jobs and generating substantial tax revenue, but raising concerns about human rights abuses ...

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Home Affairs Wrongfully Detains Citizens Due to Administrative Errors

The Commonwealth Ombudsman's report reveals the Australian Home Affairs Department wrongfully detained an Australian citizen for four days and another for 18 months due to administrative errors, highlighting a persistent issue despite previous warnings.

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Florida Everglades Detention Center Faces Environmental Lawsuit

A federal lawsuit challenges the construction of a Florida Everglades immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," claiming it violates environmental laws and threatens endangered species, such as Florida panthers, while ignoring required environmental reviews.

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Senate Probe Reveals 510 Credible Human Rights Abuse Reports in US Immigration Detention Centers

Senator Jon Ossoff's investigation found 510 credible reports of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers, including physical and sexual abuse, mistreatment of children and pregnant women, and denial of adequate medical care; DHS denies the allegations.

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Trump's Alcatraz Prison Plan Sparks Indigenous Outrage

Donald Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz as a detention center for immigrants and violent offenders has sparked outrage among Indigenous communities, who view it as an affront to the island's history as a site of Native American resistance, and a costly, insensitive move.

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