DWN is a coalition that addresses the immigration detention crisis head on. Together we work to reform the U.S. detention and deportation system so that all who come to our shores receive fair and humane treatment.

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5/13/08	Suicides Point to Gaps in Treatment (Washington Post)
5/12/08	In Custody, In Pain (Washington Post)
5/11/08	System of Neglect (Washington Post)
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DETENTION STORIES

Almost Dying in Detention

Posted: April 24, 2008

Before detention, I had never thought of killing myself. I had never had such an idea. My goal was to save my life. It was when I got into detention, that I started losing hope and thought that it is useless to live.

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6/19/08	Night of 1,000 Conversations: Hold DHS Accountable
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4/18/08	"The Visitor" Opens Across the Nation! See the film and get involved!
4/02/08	ACLU Urges Senate Judiciary Committee to Probe Department of Homeland
4/01/08	New report: Jail populations exploding; massive growth devastating local communities
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