The NPR Politics Podcast The US Tried To Keep ICE Abuse Reports Secret. Here's What's Inside
Aug 29, 2023
Secret government inspection reports reveal shocking conditions in ICE detention facilities, described as negligent and barbaric. Despite promises of transparency, both the Trump and Biden administrations fought to keep these findings under wraps. The discussion delves into alarming human rights violations, including medical neglect and abuse, highlighting the disturbing gap between political rhetoric and reality. Ongoing investigations aim to shed light on these practices and push for necessary reforms in the immigration system.
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ICE Detention vs. Prison
- ICE detention is civil, not criminal, intended to ensure immigrants attend court dates.
- However, conditions often resemble prisons, blurring the lines between civil detention and punitive confinement.
Atalanto Investigation
- Tom Dreisbach investigated Atalanto ICE Processing Center after reports of abuse during a hunger strike.
- This led to a lawsuit and further investigation into ICE detention facilities nationwide.
Kamiar Samimi's Death
- Kamiar Samimi, a long-time U.S. resident, died in ICE custody after being denied methadone.
- His daughter, Neta Samimi Gomez, now advocates for detainees' rights.