Advocacy

Detention Watch Network does not take public positions as an entity or engage in lobbying activities. Its role with regard to direct advocacy is to create a space for members to share information and collaborate in their advocacy efforts, including Congressional visits and legislative analysis, as independent organizations and help connect members with other advocacy groups working on these issues.

DWN Members: find out about how to get involved in Legislative or Administrative Advocacy around detention and deportation issues.

Or find out more about our work around Conditions in Detention and Alternatives to Detention.

Read a summary of the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008, which was introduced at the beginning of May by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), chairwoman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration.

Read California Assembly Members Letter Calling on Chertoff to Halt Unconstitutional Raids, April 17, 2008, which discusses abuses during arrests, detentions and deportations.

House Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on Immigration Detention, Medical Care, and Deaths, October 4, 2007.
Find out more and read testimonies from the witnesses.