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Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Violent Attack on Detention Officer in Greenwood

Greenwood, South Carolina – A man recently sentenced to prison for a violent attack on a detention officer has sparked outrage in the community. Tavon Dorsett Morton, 36, found himself in legal trouble after his bond was revoked in January 2023 on various charges, including attempted murder. Reports from officials revealed that the incident took place on Aug. 12, 2023, when a detention officer instructed Morton to return to his cell. Ignoring the orders, Morton …

Report Reveals Failures in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Detention of Immigrant Leading to Death

AURORA, Colorado: A newly released report has shed light on the death of an immigrant in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report found that the government failed to meet multiple standards intended to protect detainees’ health. As a result, serious questions are being raised about the conditions within ICE detention centers, especially at a time when the Biden administration is detaining increasing numbers of migrants amid a surge in border …