Broward Detention

South Florida’s immigrant detention centers: A long history of documented human rights violations

Many South Florida immigrants fear President Donald Trump’s deportation policy. One reason: the facilities where they will likely be detained have been buffeted by decades of documented violence, sexual abuse and human rights violations.

Calls for reform, increased staffing and resources for Broward’s four jail facilities are rising after 21 inmate deaths have been reported within the county jail system in less than three years.

Law & Justice

National civil rights group calls for federal investigation into Broward jails after deaths

Gerard Albert

Since 2021, 21 people have died in Broward County jails. Now organizations are calling for outside oversight.

Veterans under 65 who have certain health conditions that make them at risk of severe COVID complications and are active patients of the Miami VA Healthcare System can now schedule a vaccination appointment.

Coronavirus Live Updates: Sunday Numbers For Cases, Deaths Are Lowest Of The Year So Far

WLRN News

This post will be updated today, Friday, Feb. 12, and through the weekend with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.