Ossoff investigation finds over 500 reports of ‘human rights abuse’ in immigration detention centers

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A report from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) found more than 500 cases of “credible reports of human rights abuse” in immigration detention centers across the country. 

“Through interviews, analysis of public reports, and site inspections, the Senator’s staff has received or identified 41 credible reports of physical and sexual abuse, 14 credible reports of mistreatment of pregnant women, and 18 credible reports of mistreatment of children in immigration detention,” the report states. 

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