One of Trump’s most notorious child detention centers is on the verge of re-opening

Our immigration system shouldn't be based on punishment. America is the richest country in the history of the world, and it attained that status by welcoming immigrants and offering them the opportunity to build a life here.

Tell the Biden Administration: "Take immediate steps to unite migrant children with their families and sponsors and permanently close detention centers for migrant children." ADD YOUR NAME Pamela, Joe Biden was elected President by an overwhelming margin while promising to restore the soul of our nation. But while he's done a lot of good in his first 50ish days in office, our soul is still damaged: And it could be getting worse. The Biden administration has called to re-open the Homestead Detention Center, one of Trump's most notorious immigration jails for kids. We need to send a clear, urgent message: Re-opening Homestead, or any child detention center, places young people in greater danger, especially in the pandemic. Our immigration system shouldn't be based on punishment. America is the richest country in the history of the world, and it attained that status by welcoming immigrants and offering them the opportunity to build a life here. Instead of doubling down on Trump's putative approach out of inertia, the Biden Administration should be offering a bold, compassionate approach to these people―especially the children! That starts by refusing to re-embrace Trumpist immigration policies! The Homestead Detention Center must stay closed! Even if the Biden administration is acting with the best of intentions, Homestead is a for-profit detention center that was opened during the Trump era. They can't be trusted to execute compassionate guidance. Thanks for adding your voice to this urgent call. -Mike Phelan Progress America DONATE NOW Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Progress America, please click here.