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DWN is a coalition that addresses the immigration detention crisis head on. Together we work to reform the U.S. detention and deportation system so that all who come to our shores receive fair and humane treatment.

DWN National Member Conference,
September 24-26, 2009
in Washington, DC

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Making Our Voices Heard in Washington, DC

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LATEST NEWS

1/21/10 New America Media: Temporary Protection for Haitians: A First Step
1/21/10 NY Times: Jail Protest by Detainees Is Broken Up by Immigration Agents
1/11/10 The Detention Watch Network Expresses Outrage over the Department of Homeland Security Officials’ Efforts to Conceal Immigrant Deaths and Mistreatment in Detention

DETENTION STORIES

Posted: October 20, 2008

Sandra is a US citizen and her husband John recently renewed his green card. In July, John returned to Jamaica to watch his daughter from a previous marriage graduate. When he came back on July 10, he was questioned by authorities in Atlanta. They asked him to provide paperwork in reference to a prior arrest in 2004. John’s 2004 arrest had gotten him 12 months probation, which he completed with no problems. He also paid his fine and never had to go to jail. John brought the paperwork to Homeland Security on August 13th, as requested, and was immediately detained. The couple never saw detention coming.

LATEST EVENTS

9/24/09DWN National Member Conference
8/14/09DWN at Netroots Nation
7/29/09New York Premiere of “The Least of These”

ACTION ALERTS

8/26/09 PLEASE JOIN US TO DEMAND AN END TO RACIAL PROFILING IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT!
7/14/08 Report: Conditions at the NW Detention Center are inhumane and violate international law and the U.S. Constitution
5/22/08 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008: Sign On Letters