In Taylor, Texas, a Latino USA and Rewire.News investigation into one of most notorious detention centers, the T. Don Hutto Residential Center, revealed a long and extensive pattern of sexual abuse and harassment. Julio and Maria are joined by Maggie Freleng, producer at Latino USA, and Tina Vasquez, senior immigration reporter at Rewire.News, to discuss the piece they reported with Maria about one of the darkest corners of our immigration policy.

ITT Staff Picks: 

• Read the full Rewire.News piece in collaboration with Latino USA about one woman’s experience at Hutto.
• Don’t miss part two of Rewire.News and Latino USA’s report for a deep dive into the process of a PREA audit.
• Revisit this harrowing investigation into sexual abuse at immigration detention centers, via The Intercept.For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  
  

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