"Closing an internal government office responsible for monitoring said government's abuses is never a good sign. It's especially alarming given the number of immigrants dying in ICE detention is at a record high."
"Kids are penning gut-wrenching letters saying they're being treated like prisoners, and ICE prison-guard whistleblowers are revealing that the conditions are far worse than reported."
"ICE is literally caging detainees, serving them inedible food, and shackling women who are pregnant or miscarrying. Currently, more than 60,000 people are in ICE detention."
Markwayne Mullin's leadership at the Department of Homeland Security has seen a quieter approach to deportations compared to his predecessor. The DHS is shutting down the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, which monitored misconduct in ICE detention centers. This closure is concerning as immigrant deaths in detention are at a record high, and reports indicate severe mistreatment of detainees. Over 60,000 individuals are currently in ICE detention, facing alarming conditions, including inadequate food and harsh treatment.
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