Prisons
Judge Dismisses Key Claims in Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Detention Center Lawsuit
A federal judge in Miami recently decided on a lawsuit concerning the rights of detainees at the immigration detention center, ... Read more
DeSantis Unveils Controversial ‘Deportation Depot’: What it Means for Immigration Policies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to open a new immigration detention facility, informally called “Deportation Depot.” ... Read more
Breaking News: Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Infamous ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
A federal judge in Miami has ordered a two-week pause on construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida ... Read more
Purdue University Student Released from ICE Detention After Faith Leaders Rally for Justice
A student from South Korea, Yeonsoo Go, is finally free after a brief but intense detention. The 20-year-old had been ... Read more
Judge Demands Florida and Federal Officials Unveil Secrets Behind ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Agreements
Federal and state officials in Florida must clarify who has the legal authority to detain individuals at the newly built ... Read more
Imprisoned Landlord Dies After Serving Decades for Hate Crime Against Palestinian American Family
JOLIET, Ill. — Joseph Czuba, the landlord who was sentenced to 53 years in prison for killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi ... Read more
Ecuador Sends Notorious Drug Gang Leader to the U.S.: What This Means for Crime and Safety
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — On Sunday, Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as “Fito,” to the United States. He ... Read more
Makeup Artist Among US Deportees: A Congressman’s Insight into the Crisis Linking El Salvador and Venezuela
Andry Hernández Romero, a makeup artist from Venezuela, recently returned to his home country after being deported by the Trump ... Read more
Lawmakers Explore ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: A Unique Visit After Setbacks
OCHOPEE, Fla. — Recently, some Florida lawmakers visited the state’s new immigration detention center, called “Alligator Alcatraz.” The facility has ... Read more
Florida Lawmakers Take Action: Sue Gov. DeSantis Over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Access Denial
Five Florida lawmakers are taking a stand against Governor Ron DeSantis. They are suing him because they were denied entry ... Read more
