For years, UNHCR has been calling on States to revisit their detention policies and practices because: Detention interferes with basic human rights and fundamental freedoms. Detention causes serious ...

This section is an overview of detention legislation, facilities, and persons who are exempt from detention in Israel. The detention of asylum-seekers and other foreigners is governed by several laws.

Nablus – Since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the resulting war with Israel, the number of Palestinians in administrative detention has exploded. This emergency measure allows the Israeli government ...

Mass immigration arrests have led to overcrowding in detention facilities, with reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions. By Miriam Jordan and Jazmine Ulloa Far from public view, the toll of the ...

The numbers reflect the significant effort the Trump administration has put into its escalating immigration crackdown. By Chris Cameron and Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from Washington See more of our ...