Senators Send Letter Urging DHS to Halt Detention Transfers and Expand Coronavirus Testing
On 5/29/20, Senators Heinrich (D-NM) and Feinstein (D-CA) led a group of senators in sending a letter urging DHS to take immediate steps to halt the transfer of individuals in ICE custody between detention facilities and to expand COVID-19 testing at all ICE facilities. AILA endorses this letter.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 20060232.
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