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Private Prison Guards Contracted by ICE Retaliate Against Immigrants for Protesting Abuse and Neglect Inside New California City Immigrant Detention Center
Detained immigrants report guards entered their cell blocks wearing riot gear and arresting several protesters
Sep 191 min read
Over 100 Detained Immigrants at Newly Opened California City ICE Detention Center Launch Collective Action to Demand End to Abuse and Neglect
Over 100 immigrants detained at the California City ICE Detention Center launched a collective action tonight to demand an end to the severe abuse and neglect they have faced since being transferred to the facility.
Sep 184 min read
Court Grants Preliminary Injunction, Blocking ICE from Re-Detaining Bay Area Organizer and Tattoo Artist, Guillermo Medina Reyes Until a Hearing Before an Immigration Judge
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin’s order means that Guillermo will be provided a bond hearing before an immigration judge to determine whether or not he will remain free, and confirming that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot unilaterally decide to re-detain someone in Guillermo’s position who was released on bond by an immigration judge.
Jul 182 min read
Community Rallies at Federal Court in Support of Bay Area Organizer & Tattoo Artist; Federal Judge Extends Protection from ICE Re-Detention for Two Days While Court Considers Preliminary Injunction
Yesterday, Tuesday, July 15, around one hundred people rallied outside the U.S. Federal District Court in support of beloved local tattoo artist, community organizer, and immigrant rights leader Guillermo Reyes, who faces the possibility of being re-detained by ICE.
Jul 163 min read
Community Pressure and a Temporary Restraining Order Successfully Prevent ICE from Re-Detaining Local Community Organizer & Tattoo Artist
ICE intended to re-detain beloved Bay Area community member Guillermo Medina Reyes who has been rebuilding his life after incarceration. The night before his July 1st 8:00am immigration appointment, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin granted a Temporary Restraining Order to enjoin the government from re-detaining him. Over 100 community members accompanied Guillermo to his appointment in San José
Jul 13 min read
Rights Groups Rally Against ICE at Immigration Courts in San Francisco, Sacramento
Immigrant Justice Groups Rally in San Francisco, Sacramento to Protest ICE Operations at Immigration Courts and Defend Immigrants, Due Process
May 286 min read
Northern California Immigrant Justice Groups Condemn ICE Presence at Immigration Courts
Northern California immigrant justice groups condemn ICE presence at immigration courts.
May 224 min read
National Labor Relations Board Files Complaint Against GEO Group for Retaliation Against Workers at Mesa Verde Detention Facility
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a formal complaint against GEO Group, a private prison company, for retaliating against workers
Jan 93 min read
Deluge of Federal Complaints Continues with New Allegations of Medical Abuse and Weaponization
Media Contact: Alex Mensing, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, alex[@] ccijustice.org , 415.684.5463 December 16, 2024 For...
Dec 16, 20243 min read
DHS Slammed with Third Civil Rights Complaint in One Month, Revealing Medical Care Is Being Weaponized at Central Valley ICE Detention Centers
While on hunger strike detained people saw medical staff abuse their power to stop them from reporting deplorable conditions.
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Over 80 People Launch New Hunger Strike At Two Immigrant Detention Centers in California
On Monday morning, ten additional people detained at Golden State joined the hunger strike, bringing the total number to over 80.
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Rally at San Francisco ICE Office to Support Detained Strikers
Protesters called on San Francisco ICE Acting Field Office Director Polly Kaiser to meet detained strikers’ demands
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Civil Rights Complaint Filed After Golden State Annex Officers Violently Attack Detained People
During the raid, guards working for ICE's for-profit prison contractor GEO Group physically assaulted the people in their custody.
Aug 15, 20245 min read
California Workplace Safety Agency Asks Feds to Allow Detained Immigrant Workers to Stay in the U.S. During Investigation of Golden State Annex ICE Detention Center
This is likely the first time that any state OSHA agency nationwide has issued a Statement of Interest for detained immigrant workers.
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Immigrant Rights Groups Call on ICE to Stop Sending People to Golden State Annex, Meet with Detained Individuals
As ICE rapidly increases the number of people it sends to the detention center, immigrants held there report serious violations.
Mar 12, 20244 min read
California Mandela Campaign: Newsom’s Proposed “Emergency” Regulations Double Down on Solitary
(Sacramento, CA) -- Today, the California Mandela Campaign released the following statement on Governor Newsom’s issuance of proposed...
Oct 5, 20232 min read
California Mandela Act Set to Become Two Year Bill After Passing Senate
Survivors of solitary express grave concerns regarding the governor’s lack of engagement SACRAMENTO, CA — AB 280, the California Mandela...
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Detained Migrants Condemn ICE and GEO Group Negligence, Mismanagement of Ongoing Covid-19 Outbreak
30 individuals detained at Golden State Annex signed a letter detailing dangerous conditions McFarland, Calif. – Thirty people detained...
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Protests in San Francisco & Fresno Call on Congress to Hold ICE Accountable for Abuse
Media Contacts: Alex Mensing, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, alex[@]ccijustice.org, 415.684.5463 Marinarde Soto,...
Aug 17, 20235 min read
Survivors of Sexual Violence by Prison Officials at FCI Dublin File Class Action Lawsuit
[Content warning: this press release mentions SA, r*pe] Survivors of Sexual Violence by Prison Officials at FCI Dublin File Class Action...
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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