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The Gadsden Times: “
Marchers protest ICE detention of AAWC board member, son
,” August 23, 2019
AL.com: “
Protesters call for release of detained Alabama immigrant rights group board member
,” August 23, 2019
Liberation News: “
Shut down Etowah! Alabama Fathers Day rally for detained immigrants
,” June 17, 2019
The Gadsden Times: “
Shut Down Etowah plans Father’s Day protest
,” June 11, 2019
The Brown Daily Herald: “
U-FLi event spotlights detention infrastructure in the U.S.
,” April 11, 2019
Law360: “
DHS Must Turn In Full Memo On ICE Detention Center Abuse
,” March 27, 2019
WBRC Fox 6 News
“Etowah Co. Sheriff’s spokesman denies detained immigrant hunger strike”
January 24, 2019
news.com.au (Australia)
“US sheriff swipes millions meant to feed prison inmates”
January 3, 2019
Huffington Post
“Alabama Sheriff Pocketed $1.5 Million In ICE Funds For Immigrant Food: Report”
December 31, 2018
New York Post
“Alabama sheriff pocketed $1.5M from illegal immigrant fund: report”
December 31, 2018
Think Progress:
“Alabama sheriff pocketed millions of dollars allocated for food for inmates”
December 31, 2018
Newsweek:
“Alabama Sheriff Used Funds for Inmates, Including Undocumented Immigrants, to Reportedly Earn $1.5 Million”
December 31, 2018
The Hill:
“Alabama sheriff has personally kept over $1.5M through contract to house undocumented immigrants: report”
December 31, 2018
AL.com:
“Here’s how federal inmates made an Alabama sheriff $1.5 million”
December 30, 2018
The Guardian: “
Etowah: The Ice detention center with the goal to ‘make your life miserable’
” December 2, 2018
AL.com: “
National, local advocates urge feds to investigate Alabama sheriffs over jail food money
,” October 17, 2018
Washington Post: “
An Alabama sheriff kept $750,000 meant to buy food for inmates. Voters just replaced him.
” June 6, 2018
AL.com: “I
nside Etowah County jail: ‘Nightmare’ conditions may have helped sheriff buy beach house
,” March 22, 2018
Fox News: “
Sheriff who pocketed $750G from inmate food fund bought beach house for $740G
,” March 14, 2018
AL.com: “
Etowah sheriff pockets $750k in jail food funds, buys $740k beach house
” March 13, 2018
AL.com: “
Alabama sheriffs pocket tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars allocated to feed inmates
,” February 18, 2018
AL.com: “
Group names Alabama county jail 6th worst for immigrant sexual abuse claims
,” April 11, 2017
AL.com: “
No natural light, no healthy food, detained immigrants in Alabama face harsh conditions
,” November 22, 2016
AL.com: “
Activists stage ‘Day of the Dead’ protest outside Etowah County Jail
,” November 4, 2016
Gadsden Times: “
Activists want immigrant detention centers shut down
,” November 3, 2016
Workers’ World: “
Prisoners’ strike sparks solidarity actions
,” September 15, 2016
Gadsden Times: “
Immigrants’ rights activists to seek documents
,” September 8, 2016
AL.com: “
Immigrant rights advocates want DHS document on Etowah center released
,” September 8, 2016
Marketplace: “
Immigrants in Alabama wait years for deportation
,” August 31, 2016
Weld for Birmingham: “
Marooned in the System
,” April 6, 2016
AL.com: “
Weekend immigration detainee protest at Etowah jail draws activists
,” April 4, 2016
Weld for Birmingham: “
Freed too late
,” March 31, 2016
AL.com: “‘
One who could have been you’: Group protests former detainee’s death
,” February 28, 2016
Weld for Birmingham: “
Alabama Prisoners Join Hunger Strike
” December 3, 2015
LA Times: “
Dozens of asylum-seeking immigrants stop eating to protest detention
” December 2, 2015
Workers World: “
Detained immigrants defy with hunger strikes
,” December 2, 2015
AL.com: “
Immigration detainee demonstration planned outside of Etowah County Jail today
” November 30, 2015
ABC 33/40 News: “
Protesters Support Detainee Hunger Strike
” November 30, 2015
VICE News: “
More than 100 US Immigrant Detainees Are On Hunger Strike This Thanksgiving
” November 26, 2015
AL.com: “
Etowah Visitation Project to resume detainee visits at county jail,
” September 30, 2015
Alabama Public Radio: “
An Awful Lot Like Prison: Immigrant Detainees in Etowah County
,” September 3, 2015
Think Progress: “
Immigrants Face ‘Mental Torture’ At Detention Center That Was Supposed To Be Shut Down
,” July 17, 2015
Los Angeles Times: “
Advocates claim detainees were abused at Alabama immigrant detention center
,” July 14, 2015
Workers World: “
Black and Brown unity in Alabama
,” June 24, 2015
AL.com: “
Chant Down the Walls brings music, mission to Etowah County Jail
,” June 20, 2015
America’s Voice: “
Alabama Immigrant Rights Protest Blocks Deportations at Etowah Detention Center
,” March 24, 2014
Fox 6 News: “
7 protestors arrested for blocking entrance to Etowah Co. Detention Center
,” March 24, 2014
Gadsden Times: “
Immigrants’ rights group slams detention center
,” November 15, 2012
Equal Justice Initiative: “
Immigrant Detainees in Etowah County, Alabama, Protest Rotten Food and Inhumane Conditions
,” September 4, 2012
NBC News Investigations: “
Immigrant detainees land in limbo in Alabama jail
,” August 21, 2012
Press Releases
Immigrant detainees at Etowah County Jail launch hunger strike to protest horrific food conditions
, January 24, 2018
Groups Call for Investigation Into Potential Violations of Federal Law by Alabama Sheriffs with Federal Detention Contracts who Convert Jail Food Funds to Personal Use
, October 17, 2018
Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Sue Homeland Security for Failing to Disclose Memo Recommending Closure of Notorious Alabama Detention Facility
, December 6, 2017
Immigrant rights groups hold vigil at Etowah Detention Center for Teka Gulema and other immigrants who have died in detention and demand ICE stop the deaths
, October 27, 2017
Activists Gather to Celebrate the Day of the Dead Outside Immigrant Detention Center
, November 3, 2016
Community Members Urge the Department of Homeland Security to Release a Crucial Document on Systemic Civil Rights Violations at the Etowah County Immigrant Detention Center,
September 8, 2016
Activists From Around The Country Descend on Etowah’s Detention Center Demanding Closure
, April 1, 2016
Community Members Plan Memorial Service for Deceased Immigrant Detainee
, February 28, 2016
Vigil and Fast as #Freedomgiving Hunger Strike at Etowah Detention Center Enters Fifth Day, Advocates Protest Retaliation and Alleged Medical Abuse Against Immigrants Inside
, November 30, 2015
SPLC: Reopen immigrant visitation program at Alabama detention center
, August 25, 2015
Prominent Anti-Detention Groups Join Local Charitable, Religious, and Community Organizations in Calling for Closure and Investigation of Etowah Immigration Jail
, July 24, 2015
Watchdog & Former Immigrant Detainee File Massive Civil Rights Complaint, Alleging Physical Abuse by Federal Agents and Inhumane Conditions at the Etowah County Detention Center
, July 14, 2015
Local and National Musicians, Advocates Gather Outside Etowah Jail to Serenade Detainees
, June 17, 2015