Life in Limbo: The Harsh Reality of U. S. Immigration Detention

The Case of Jemmy Jimenez Rosa

• Lawful Permanent Resident since childhood
• Detained upon return from a family vacation to Mexico
• Family left in shock with no clear explanation

A System Designed to Break People Down

• Harsh conditions: freezing cells, bright lights 24/7
• Inadequate food and inhumane treatment
• Detained for weeks, even months, without clear reasons
• Physical and mental toll on detainees

A Shift in Immigration Focus

• Broad powers in immigration enforcement
• Detaining people for minor infractions or paperwork errors
• Contrast with previous administrations' focus on significant threats

Far-Reaching Impact

• Fear and uncertainty among 52 million immigrants and temporary visitors
• Strain on the immigration system: growing backlog of cases

Harrowing Stories from Detainees

• Humiliation, mockery, and criminal treatment
• Lack of information, due process, and humanity
• System failing to uphold the law, causing immense suffering