The nonprofit Chicago Group, NIJC, recently filed several lawsuits seeking the release of over 40 detained immigrants. The group’s growing concern was that the pandemic could result in more and more immigrants testing positive for COVID-19 while in detention.
Organizations for immigrants and health authorities warn the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the imminent spread of COVID-19 in detention centers.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- who has been at the center of controversy for his crackdown on immigrants in Maricopa County for several years -- issued an apology in court this week for ignoring a previous order to cease his immigration patrols during an investigation of the program.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has struck down an Arizona state constitutional amendment that banned judges from considering bail for undocumented immigrants suspected of a crime.
