At 26 Federal Plaza, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ramping up deportations, leading to alarming scenes of immigrants, often accompanied by their families, being arrested violently as they leave mandatory check-ins. Reports from detainees reveal grim conditions in holding cells, where many are confined without adequate access to hygiene facilities. One case highlighted is that of Jaen, a Colombian immigrant who was detained for 48 hours, raising concerns from legal advocates about the unprecedented treatment of detainees and the lack of transparency surrounding their fates.
"What's human about this?" one man who was detained there told the New York Times.
"I would say it's unprecedented," says Cargioli about the length of detainment at 26 Federal Plaza.
Claudia Bernal-Perez described 26 Federal Plaza as a kind of black box, highlighting the lack of information about detained clients.
More than a dozen immigrants were arrested in a single day while waiting for an appointment, showcasing the aggressive enforcement strategy.
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