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Rape on the Night Shift
A joint investigation into the sexual abuse of immigrant women in the janitorial industry.
January 16, 2018
After Riot, Feds End Contract for Private Texas Prison
This is the second time that Management and Training Corp. has lost a contract to run the facility at Willacy, amid allegations of poor conditions or treatment of detainees.
March 17, 2015
"Predictable" Riot at Texas Prison Followed Years of Complaints
Prisoners at the Willacy County Correctional Institution had complained of abuse and squalid conditions for years before the uprising began.
February 25, 2015
Obama's Immigration Plan Includes End to "Secure Communities"
The policy shift comes as an increasing number of cities and counties have already refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities on the controversial program.
November 21, 2014
U.S. Asylum Seekers May Face Barriers from Border Patrol
Immigration attorneys say the agents dismiss or ignore credible claims, raising concerns that some asylum seekers may be returned to persecution at home.
November 13, 2014
What Will Obama Do on Immigration?
The president has promised to take action on immigration by year’s end. What will it look like?
November 12, 2014
California Enacts Bill to Protect Female Farmworkers From Sex Abuse
The new law requires sexual harassment training for labor contractors, supervisors and all farm employees.
September 30, 2014
Three Plans to Stop Rape in the Fields
Legislators, community organizations, academic institutions and growers have jump-started new projects to tackle sexual harassment and abuse in the agricultural industry.
June 5, 2014
What's Happened Since "Rape in the Fields"?
Once considered an open secret, sexual violence in the fields is now national news.
March 18, 2014
Why Immigrant Detainees Still Aren't Safe from Abuse
People held in immigration detention centers still face challenges reporting sexual abuse and assault, sometimes because the government deports them before an investigation is completed, a government watchdog report found.
November 20, 2013
Border Patrol To Keep Controversial Deadly Force Rules
In a new interview, Border Patrol chief Mike Fisher says he will continue to allow his agents to shoot at rock-throwers and vehicles, despite independent recommendations against the practice.
November 5, 2013
Border Patrol Accused of Ongoing Abuses in Arizona
A new complaint alleges agents have used excessive force and misconduct -- and often stopped U.S. citizens -- on what are known as "roving patrols."
October 10, 2013