TED Talks Daily The US can move past immigration prisons -- and towards justice | César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández
Jul 27, 2022
César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández shares the gripping stories of migrants like young Diego and his mother, urging a rethink of the U.S. asylum system. He highlights the cruel realities of immigration detention and critiques the legal labyrinth that traps vulnerable individuals. Advocating for justice over profit, he proposes a shift towards supportive legal frameworks instead of prisons. The talk challenges listeners to envision a more humane approach to immigration that prioritizes safety and dignity for all.
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Diego and Wendy
- One-year-old Diego and his mother Wendy sought asylum in the US from Honduras.
- They were detained in a Pennsylvania immigration prison, formerly a nursing home.
Asylum Seekers Detained
- Half a million people are detained annually while awaiting asylum decisions.
- Imprisoned migrants often face legal battles alone, without legal representation.
Shifting Approach to Immigration
- The US once considered abolishing immigration prisons, seen as a sign of enlightenment.
- Politics and profits shifted the approach towards detaining migrants.