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Houston Matters

Monday’s Show: New Election Poll, And Migrating To Prison (Feb. 24, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 24, 2020 · On Monday's Houston Matters: A new survey on the Democratic Presidential and Senate races, the practice of imprisoning undocumented immigrants, answers to your pet care questions, and an update on sports.

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Red, White & Blue

Red, White and Blue: Homeland Security and Immigration

Sophie Moll

Posted on September 20, 2019 · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"

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Texas Getting First Immigrant Center Built Under Trump

MEREDITH HOFFMAN, Associated Press

Posted on April 14, 2017 · A private prison company announced Thursday it has won a $110-million federal contract to build in Texas the first new immigrant detention center under the Trump administration.

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When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

NPR Staff

Posted on March 21, 2016 · Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often fleeing violence, are put in detention centers. That was the best way to handle the influx at the time, says one Homeland official. Now, rules are changing.

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Texas Will Allow Immigrant Detention Centers Apply For A License To Remain Open

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 16, 2016 · The facilities are located in two towns south of San Antonio and are managed by private companies that have contracts with the federal government.

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