For more than 15 years, immigrant detainee jails had to inform inmates about medical care and monitor time spent in solitary confinement. This could change under President Trump. With the crackdown on illegal immigration moving quickly, jail space is harder to find. And loosening these requirements can encourage more sheriff and local officials to make their jails available.
Human rights under Trump's immigration crackdown
Credits
Guest:
- Caitlin Dickerson - immigration reporter for The Atlantic - @itscaitlinhd