Note: this article, featuring our client, was originally published here.
DHS Whistleblower Who Spoke Out Against Obama-Era Immigration Jails Condemns Conditions on Border
Immigration jails along the southern border are facing heightened scrutiny following horrific reports of dirty and unhygienic conditions at a detention center in Clint, Texas, and other facilities. We speak with government whistleblower Dr. Scott Allen, who was hired in 2014 to inspect facilities where immigrant families are incarcerated, who says degrading conditions for jailed migrants date back to Obama’s presidency. He is calling for more government transparency about conditions in immigration facilities, saying, “I think most Americans, if they were confronted with the humanity of what we are doing here, would be outraged and would not tolerate it.” Allen is still on contract with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. He and fellow whistleblower Dr. Pamela McPherson were recently awarded the 2019 Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling and are represented by the non-profit Government Accountability Project.
Watch the interview here: