Katie Blankenship

Katie Blankenship, an immigration attorney, dives deep into the harsh realities faced by detainees in the U.S. under the Trump administration. She reveals the staggering numbers of individuals stuck in overcrowded facilities, often with no criminal records. Conditions have deteriorated, with families torn apart due to a lack of communication and the disappearance of detainees from tracking systems. Blankenship highlights the politicization of immigration courts and rising denial rates for asylum claims, linking anti-immigrant policies to profit motives and political power.

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.