Investigating The Treatment And Deaths Of Immigrant Detainees In NJ

The Record/NorthJersey.com reporters Hannan Adely and Monsy Alvarado join us to discuss their recent investigation into the deaths of immigrant detainees and the lack of adequate medical treatment provided at detention centers throughout New Jersey. They’ll discuss two of their most recent articles:  “Immigrant detainees say they are not getting medical treatment they need” and “Medical neglect at Hudson County jail alleged in death of detainee.” Hannan investigated the death of Carlos Mejia-Bonilla, a Salvadoran immigrant who died while in ICE custody in Hudson County Jail. They found that while deaths are rare, under the Trump administration immigration arrests have increased nearly 40% and more people wind up in detention centers.