Sophia and Maria consider what detention centers are, the conditions of such facilities before the coronavirus pandemic, and their current state of affairs. Maria spoke with reporter María Méndez of Texas Public Radio to discuss the outbreaks in detention centers along the border, the dynamic between local health officials and the private operators, and how we can spread awareness and help those in detention. 

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Music by Ian Yan