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A Seattle family tried self-deporting to Canada -- they ended up in a windowless cell for 24 days
Manage episode 488192104 series 3303135
The Trump Administration’s efforts to deport more unauthorized immigrants have led to protests in major cities across the United States. Evidence of stepped-up immigration enforcement can also be seen at the U.S.-Canada border. But it’s not always drawing protests or media attention.
A family of six at the Blaine border crossing was detained earlier this year. The family, originally from southwestern Africa, was held by Customs and Border Protection in a windowless cell, with a toilet, for more than three weeks – with no news stories and few people aware of their situation.
The ACLU is now involved in the case.
Guest: Troy Brynelson, reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting
Related Links:
‘Like a jail cell’: Family of six detained at Washington state border facility for more than three weeks
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1109 episodes
Manage episode 488192104 series 3303135
The Trump Administration’s efforts to deport more unauthorized immigrants have led to protests in major cities across the United States. Evidence of stepped-up immigration enforcement can also be seen at the U.S.-Canada border. But it’s not always drawing protests or media attention.
A family of six at the Blaine border crossing was detained earlier this year. The family, originally from southwestern Africa, was held by Customs and Border Protection in a windowless cell, with a toilet, for more than three weeks – with no news stories and few people aware of their situation.
The ACLU is now involved in the case.
Guest: Troy Brynelson, reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting
Related Links:
‘Like a jail cell’: Family of six detained at Washington state border facility for more than three weeks
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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