Three immigrant rights organizations have filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and excessive use of force against two Black immigrants.
WASHINGTON The Biden administration is looking to cut more than 25% of the bed capacity at detention facilities for migrants who enter the U.S. illegally in its budget request for the next fiscal year, the latest indication that the government is shifting from incarcerating migrants to using ankle-monitoring devices and other alternatives.
Decisions reinforce commitment by Homeland Security secretary to review detention facilities to determine whether they are humane, meet standards and are a responsible use of funding
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has ordered a review of detention facilities to determine whether they are humane, meet applicable standards and are responsibly using funding.