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Report: U.S. Immigrant Detentions, Rights Abuse Claims Rise

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The number of undocumented immigrants being detained in the United States is growing, and they are being held for longer periods of time without being afforded legal protections given to criminals. This is the finding of a recent report issued by an immigration advocacy group. As VOA's Brian Padden reports, detention efforts have further expanded under President Donald Trump, raising concerns among immigrant rights groups.

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