Bullying of disabled people has got worse – because it’s government-sanctioned | Penny Pepper

The bullying of disabled people can often be subtle. Over time, I’ve become immune and also cynical. You filter out a lot of the abuse in order to get on with your life. But last week, I was at a pedestrian crossing in north London, and here’s the...

Detained Immigrants May Face Harsher Conditions Under Trump

By CAITLIN DICKERSON April 13, 2017 For more than 15 years, jails that hold immigrants facing deportation have had to follow a growing list of requirements: Notify immigration officials if a detainee spends two weeks or longer in solitary confinement. Check...

Trump Plan Would Curtail Protections for Detained Immigrants

As the administration tries to find jail space for its crackdown on illegal immigration, it is moving to curtail rules regarding the health and safety of detainees.