Opinion: Immigration detention centers could be the next pandemic hot spot (via latimesopinion)
for the novel coronavirus after falling ill. So far, officials say, they have seen no evidence that it has spread, but we know how that story is going to play out.
On any given day the federal government has more than 50,000 people in detention as they await deportation hearings. Conditions in some cases are deplorable, and the notion that they might be able to stay a safe distance away from each other and their jailers is laughable. Yet the government insists on keeping them locked up, even people who have been convicted of no crimes and are merely suspected of being in the country illegally — a civil infraction in most cases. And we’re forcing them to live in conditions that risk their lives., our jails and prisons are dangerous places during a pandemic, where inmates are “virtually defenseless” against the virus.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Will Smith Calls Emergency 'Red Table Talk' to Discuss Coronavirus'I wanted to do this because in 2008 I made I Am Legend so I feel responsible for a lot of the misinformation...'
Leer más »
Kate Middleton Wears a Pink Pantsuit for a Visit to an Emergency Call CenterPrince William and Kate Middleton visited an emergency call center in London on Thursday in order to meet with staffers working to handle emergency calls due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leer más »
Ellen DeGeneres Is Checking in on Jennifer Aniston Every 30 MinsDuring this time of no televised celebrity interviews amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ellen DeGeneres has been offering fans the next best thing—videos of her personal phone calls with stars.
Leer más »
ICE called on to release detainees after father kills himself at family detention center'We're both devastated by this news but also very angry,' RAICES has said.
Leer más »
'No need to decide today', Australia continues to plan for TokyoThe Australian Olympic Committee said it will continue to prepare for the Olympics in July, but will put extra measures in place because of the coronavirus pandemic
Leer más »