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Immigration
Otay Mesa Detention Center received a visit from officials and shut down detainee movement for hours, blocking lawyers’ access to clients and stranding a group in the dining area without access to a bathroom. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A recent visit from officials to Otay
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A mother held at a San Diego immigration facility says months of delayed and inadequate medical care have left her with a serious kidney infection and worsening pain. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Immigration
Immigrant detainees say they pay $20 for tampons and nearly $19 for instant coffee while earning only $1 per day through a federal work program. Written by Kani’ya Davis This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and
Immigration
Locked up after living in L.A., an immigrant has suffered rectal bleeding for months. “Sometimes I think they want to kill me here.” Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political,
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A state Department of Justice inspection of seven California facilities found overcrowding, poor medical care, inadequate food and excessive force from guards. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social
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The man believed he would be sent to supermax prison where the Salvadoran government, paid by the U.S., tortured Venezuelan deportees last year. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political,
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or
Immigration
As San Diego County sued to gain access to Otay Mesa Detention Center for its health inspectors and county supervisors, a woman recently released from custody there described the conditions as terrible. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on May 6, 2026 at 3:09 p.
Immigration
California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in former state prisons. Written by Wendy Fry, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Immigration and Customs Enforcement again has expanded in California’s