From the deputization of local police to holding people on behalf of ICE, here are some ways your county might be working with federal agents ...

The United States is experiencing a severe and worsening crisis of deaths in local jails.

Louisiana officials increased the construction budget this week for a new 80-bed regional jail dedicated exclusively to 17-year-olds.

Every year, hundreds of people die in U.S. jails from overdoses, suicides, neglect, and abuse. Many are being held pretrial—that is, they have not been convicted of any crime and are simply being held...

Jails play a growing role in immigrant detention, housing thousands of people who have never been convicted of a crime.

Jails play a growing role in immigrant detention, housing thousands of people who have never been convicted of a crime.

A list of valuable online resources from organizations and agencies focused on immigration detention.

Ardit Billa is the tenth person to die in New York City Department of Correction (DOC) custody or shortly after being released this year. On August 23,…

Starting Oct. 1, DHS said participating agencies will receive full coverage for the salary and benefits of trained 287(g) officers.

Every year, hundreds of people die in U.S. jails from overdoses, suicides, neglect, and abuse. Many are being held pretrial—that is, they have not been convicted of any crime and are simply being held...

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Every year, hundreds of people die in U.S. jails from overdoses, suicides, neglect, and abuse. Many are being held pretrial—that is, they have not been convicted of any crime and are simply being held...

Report finds that local jails and U.S. Marshals Service contribute to greater immigration detention numbers in US and Florida, beyond what ICE reports.

Jacilet Griffin is one of many nationwide left with grief and unanswered questions when a loved one dies behind bars.

Twenty-eight people have died in county jails so far this year. The county’s death toll is running alongside the deadliest years on record.