Katie Blankenship

Katie Blankenship, an attorney and co-founder of Sanctuary of the South, shares her insights on the appalling conditions in ICE detention centers. She highlights the alarming realities detainees face, from inadequate medical care to barriers in accessing legal representation. Personal stories reveal severe neglect and abuse of individuals like Alexis and Michael Borrego. The discussion also touches on the harmful effects of racialized language in the immigration system and its role in dehumanizing immigrants, urging a shift in public perception and policy.