One reason the United States' immigration system is so broken is because it uses detention as the answer to almost every situation. Once in detention facilities, people often face unsafe and unsanitary conditions, without adequate access to basic hygiene or medical care . Marilin and her son Yunior, whose names have been changed to not jeopardize their safety, are tragic examples of the cruel nature of immigration detention. In search of protection, they were thrown into family detention in one of the country's largest immigration detention centers in Dilley, Texas. The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act is a key part of the solution.

Source: CNN April 06, 2021 00:22 UTC