Marshall Project

Federal prisoners face systemic issues in filing grievances over treatment, including abuse and denied medical care, with most efforts ignored, according to an analysis by The Marshall Project and NPR. The report highlights how federal prisons stonewall these complaints over years.

The article discusses the South's growing influence on national criminal justice and political issues, highlighting recent efforts to redraw Congressional districts in Southern states to dilute Black voting power following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision. It emphasizes the region's demographic significance and role in shaping national legal and political debates, such as Dobbs v. Jackson and voting rights.

The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to a 10-fold increase in babies and toddlers held in ICE custody, with 25 on average daily in 2025-2026 compared to fewer than three under Biden. Parents report substandard conditions causing health and developmental issues, while experts warn detention harms young children.

Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration's migrant child detention practices, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals similar trends under Bill Clinton's 1990s policies. The Clinton-era Immigration and Naturalization Service detained over 4,000 unaccompanied juveniles in 2000, with 400-500 held daily. DHS defended Trump's approach, stating it aligns with past administrations' immigration enforcement.

Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration for detaining migrant children, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals Bill Clinton's 1990s policies also involved detaining hundreds of unaccompanied juveniles. The Trump administration has detained 6,200 children since 2017, while Bill Clinton's era saw 4,136 unaccompanied minors detained in 2000. The Department of Homeland Security defended current practices, stating they do not target children and align with past administrations.