#THREAD: In May we began to receive distressing calls to our Hotline about a toxic chemical disinfectant being used at #Adelanto. Callers described bloody noses, nausea, & skin burns.

As a result, we filed a civil rights complaint with @IC4IJ. https://laist.com/2020/05/22/advocates_file_complaint_over_chemical_use_at_adelanto_detention_center.php">https://laist.com/2020/05/2...
'Bloody Noses, Burning Eyes': Advocates File Complaint Over Chemical Disinfectant Use At Adelanto...

The facility currently holds about 1,100 detained immigrants, including asylum seekers and people who are fighting deportation.

https://laist.com/2020/05/22/advocates_file_complaint_over_chemical_use_at_adelanto_detention_center.php
The chemical is called HDQ Neutral. According to the label, this toxic substance should only be used outside in well-ventilated areas. Not in cages.

A fact-sheet from @Earthjustice describes just how dangerous HDQ Neutral is.

#FreeThemAll
The chemical is called HDQ Neutral. According to the label, this toxic substance should only be used outside in well-ventilated areas. Not in cages. A fact-sheet from @Earthjustice describes just how dangerous HDQ Neutral is. #FreeThemAll
The chemical is called HDQ Neutral. According to the label, this toxic substance should only be used outside in well-ventilated areas. Not in cages. A fact-sheet from @Earthjustice describes just how dangerous HDQ Neutral is. #FreeThemAll
Despite the civil rights complaint & public outcry from over 1.5 mil ppl who signed a petition demanding that ICE stop using HDQ, people are still in danger.

Meanwhile, we received reports of toxic chemical disinfectants being used at other ICE prisons. https://news.yahoo.com/immigrant-detainees-say-ice-is-using-coronavirus-disinfectant-sprays-that-cause-bleeding-burns-and-pain-170426900.html">https://news.yahoo.com/immigrant...
On June 23, 36 members of Congress called for DHS OIG to investigate use of toxic chemicals in all ICE jails and prisons.

We’re still waiting for the investigation.

#FreeThemAll https://www.sbsun.com/2020/07/07/congressman-pushes-for-hearing-into-use-of-toxic-disinfectant-at-adelanto-ice-center/">https://www.sbsun.com/2020/07/0...
Congressman pushes for hearing into use of toxic disinfectant at Adelanto ICE center

Immigrant advocates decry use of the chemical “all day & all night long” to combat coronavirus, leading to claims of sickness by detainees.

https://www.sbsun.com/2020/07/07/congressman-pushes-for-hearing-into-use-of-toxic-disinfectant-at-adelanto-ice-center/
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez & 26 lawmakers penned a letter calling for the ONLY solution to this public health crisis: for ICE to immediately stop use of toxic chemicals in its facilities, to free everyone from #Adelanto, to halt plans for expansion, and to take steps to #FreeThemAll
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez & 26 lawmakers penned a letter calling for the ONLY solution to this public health crisis: for ICE to immediately stop use of toxic chemicals in its facilities, to free everyone from #Adelanto, to halt plans for expansion, and to take steps to #FreeThemAll
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez & 26 lawmakers penned a letter calling for the ONLY solution to this public health crisis: for ICE to immediately stop use of toxic chemicals in its facilities, to free everyone from #Adelanto, to halt plans for expansion, and to take steps to #FreeThemAll
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez & 26 lawmakers penned a letter calling for the ONLY solution to this public health crisis: for ICE to immediately stop use of toxic chemicals in its facilities, to free everyone from #Adelanto, to halt plans for expansion, and to take steps to #FreeThemAll
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez & 26 lawmakers penned a letter calling for the ONLY solution to this public health crisis: for ICE to immediately stop use of toxic chemicals in its facilities, to free everyone from #Adelanto, to halt plans for expansion, and to take steps to #FreeThemAll
This letter comes at a critical time as ICE & GEO Group are using shady tactics to expand Adelanto to become the largest immigrant prison on the West Coast. https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2020/09/15/advocates-challenge-adelanto-immigration-detention-center-expansion/5802492002/">https://www.desertsun.com/story/new...
Advocates threaten litigation if Adelanto issues permit to GEO for ICE detention center expansion

The groups argue that the Adelanto City Council didn’t take action on the expansion last week, so allowing the expansion to proceed would be unlawful.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2020/09/15/advocates-challenge-adelanto-immigration-detention-center-expansion/5802492002/
Every week the public is exposed to new reported horrors in ICE detention.

Toxic chemical exposure. Deliberate limitations on testing. Transfers causing massive #COVID19 outbreaks & death. Forced hysterectomies.
Any calls for oversight without calls for accountability and release are not enough.

When will it be enough to #FreeThemAll?
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