Migrant Detention News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Trump administration reopens Texas detention centre for migrant families
Washington, March 7: The Trump administration has decided to reopen the South Texas Family Residential Centre in Dilley, Texas, once again detaining migrant families facing deportation, according to CoreCivic, the private prison contractor operating the facility.
Libya releases 24 refugees from detention centre in Tripoli: UN
Tripoli, Feb 12: Libyan authorities released 24 refugees, including women and children, from a detention centre in Tripoli, UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, allows detention of undocumented migrants accused of criminal offences
Washington DC, January 30: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting, The Hill reported.