The Daily Inside the Migrant Detention Center in Clint, Tex.
Jul 1, 2019
Caitlin Dickerson, an immigration reporter for The New York Times known for her comprehensive coverage of immigration issues, sheds light on the alarming conditions faced by migrant children at a detention center in Clint, Texas. She reveals the lack of basic hygiene, emotional trauma from family separations, and the burden on older children caring for infants. Dickerson also discusses the political and legal battles surrounding these facilities, emphasizing the urgent need for humane treatment and the ongoing struggles for policy change.
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Clint Conditions
- A lawyer, witnessing conditions in Clint, violated confidentiality due to the severity of the situation.
- Children lacked basic hygiene, were hungry, and slept on concrete floors with constant light.
Detention Backlog
- Record numbers of children and families arriving at the border, coupled with stricter release policies, have created a backlog in detention centers.
- Increased requirements for sponsors, like fingerprints and background checks, deter applications, leaving children stranded.
Flores Lawsuit
- The Flores lawsuit, stemming from a case in the 1980s, set standards for detaining minors.
- It mandates 'safe and sanitary' conditions and prompt release attempts, limiting border patrol facility stays to 72 hours.