The War on Immigrants
Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room
The lawsuit alleges that the contractor MVM Inc. and the hotel chain Sonesta detained the family for profit.
Aura Bogado
Aura Bogado is a writer based in Los Angeles. She was previously news editor for Colorlines and a writer for The Nation. Her writing has appeared in the American Prospect, Mother Jones, and other outlets.
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The War on Immigrants
Local Cops Flout Sanctuary Law to Help ICE Deport Immigrants
Illinois law prohibits local collaboration with immigration enforcement officials, but the cops often find workarounds.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Contractor Locked a Mother and Her Baby in a Hotel Room for Five Days
Valentina Galvis’s case raises questions about the types of facilities being turned into de facto detention centers as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign.
The War on Immigrants
Texas Sheriff Broke Promise To Keep ICE Out of Local Jails
The fight over "sanctuary" cities prompted a policy reversal on cooperating with ICE — imperiling Austin’s immigrants and at least one U.S. citizen.
Gov. Jerry Brown's Draft "Sanctuary" Bill Creates New Routes for ICE in California
Activists say Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed changes to the bill would be a gift to Trump by undermining protections for immigrants.