American Friends Service Committee
Coverage of American Friends Service Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Weeks after health officials demanded access to investigate TB case, they haven't gotten into the ICE facility
Colorado health officials have not gained access to the Aurora ICE Processing Center operated by GEO Group to investigate a tuberculosis case, despite a three-week-old demand. ICE claims no active TB cases exist at the facility and asserts compliance with health guidelines, while activists and local leaders criticize the lack of transparency and consider legal action.
- ‘Going to be a mess’: Asylum rule change could accelerate deportations, backlog courts, experts warn
An ICE facility in Miramar, Florida, is operating as an overcrowded detention site holding detainees in poor conditions, with advocates warning of increased detentions of asylum seekers and individuals with temporary protections. Friends of detained individuals reported being arrested during traffic stops and denied basic hygiene, while a Democratic representative criticized the facility's failure to meet humane standards.
- Democratic senate candidate called for mass release of criminals during prison abolition webinar
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for Michigan Senate, advocated for releasing prisoners during a 2020 webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project. He argued incarceration reflects societal failures and supported continued decarceration efforts beyond the pandemic. The event included a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender, sparking controversy.
- Democratic senate candidate called for mass release of criminals during prison abolition webinar
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, advocated for releasing prisoners during a 2020 webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project. He argued incarceration reflects societal failures and endorsed continued decarceration post-pandemic. The event included a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender, though the latter denied knowing El-Sayed’s background.
- Miami immigration advocates urge city to end ICE partnership
Miami immigration advocates, students, and community members urged city commissioners to terminate the city’s 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), arguing it fosters fear among immigrants and undermines police-community trust. The agreement, approved in June 2025, allows trained Miami police officers to perform immigration enforcement duties, a policy opponents say discourages crime reporting and cooperation. The issue was placed on Thursday’s city commission agenda by Commissioner Christine King for discussion.