Larsen: Immigration Detention Centers Should Be Humane and Fair

Statement

Conditions at immigration detention centers would improve if Congress passes a bill introduced today with support from Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. The Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2015 would create stronger, enforceable federal oversight and standards for immigration detention centers, promote alternatives to detention, and end the requirement that 34,000 detention beds be constantly maintained.

"In this country made up of immigrants, we must do better in our treatment of those who come here seeking asylum, fleeing persecution, or looking for opportunities like jobs and a good education. We should have in place better protections for immigrants who are detained, such as access to adequate medical care and food. This bill helps make sure detention centers are accountable for treating immigrants fairly and humanely," Larsen said.

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