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Five on Friday: Immigrants in Detention Need Healthcare

 

Five on Friday Immigrants in Detention Need Healthcare

 

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1 Environmental Policy Puts Children at Risk

 

Amy sent around the New York Magazine long-form article, “The Lost Generation: Trump’s environmental policies are putting the health of American children at risk.

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2 Family Separation Continues

 

Karen shared the USA Today article, “Despite ban, separating migrant families at the border continues in some cases.

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3 Sexual Assault in Detention Center

 

Karen also forwarded, “ICE Detention Center Says It’s Not Responsible for Staff's Sexual Abuse of Detainees.

 

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4 Influenza Vaccine Proves Effective

 

Amy also shared, “Migrant child died after release from detention, attorneys group alleges.”

Laz sent over some good news: “2018-2019 Influenza Vaccine Is Effective, Says CDC.

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5 Immigrants in Detention Need Healthcare

 

Claire shared the LA Times op-ed: “Immigrants are suffering in detention. They need adequate healthcare now.

 

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

 

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