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Stanford Professor Ana Raquel Minian discusses the hidden history of immigrant detention in the US, revealing the lack of constitutional protections, harsh living conditions, and the evolution of for-profit corporations dominating detention. She also sheds light on ongoing family separations in Northern Mexico and advocates for increased awareness to address systemic issues.
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- Immigrant detention history in the U.S. reveals longstanding abuses and deprivation of rights for detainees since 1891.
- 92% of immigrant detainees are held in for-profit prisons, emphasizing financial motivations and dehumanizing effects.
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History of Immigration Detention in the United States
Immigration detention in the U.S. dates back to 1891, characterized by abuses and a lack of basic constitutional protections for detainees. The 'entry fiction' concept allowed detainees to be held within the U.S. but considered to be outside, denying them rights. Over time, the detention system evolved to detain various groups, reflecting changing immigration policies and societal concerns.
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