It is no surprise that our powerful ally also struggles with the notion of natural justice when it comes to asylum seekers. Most refugees spend lengthy time in detention awaiting hearing.
Petra Cahill, reporting for MSNBC, paints a familiar picture of abuse. Following is an excerpt:
“Detention is devastating to our clients," said Eleanor Acer, Director of the Asylum Program at Human Rights First, an advocacy group that provides pro-bono legal representation to refugees. "Many come here to the United States because they believe that this country is the land of freedom and liberty and a place where they will find protection. They are often shocked to find themselves greeted with handcuffs and shackles and put into prison garb and held in jail,” she said.
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