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This thread begins with a brief, unrelated post by whoosh from July 2018. The main discussion follows in September 2024, where a contributor shares a detailed report from Democracy Now! about a CIA-linked contractor using a secret Arizona facility to detention migrant children under poor conditions, raising concerns about human rights and immigration policy. The overall tone indicates alarm and calls for awareness and oversight, with the recent revelation highlighting serious issues related to child welfare and government contracting practices.
This thread begins with a brief, unrelated post by whoosh from July 2018. The main discussion follows in September 2024, where a contributor shares a detailed report from Democracy Now! about a CIA-linked contractor using a secret Arizona facility to detention migrant children under poor conditions, raising concerns about human rights and immigration policy. The overall tone indicates alarm and calls for awareness and oversight, with the recent revelation highlighting serious issues related to child welfare and government contracting practices.
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CIA-Linked Military Contractor Used Arizona “Black Site” to Secretly Jail Dozens of Migrant Children
In a shocking revelation, a recent YouTube exposé by Democracy Now! discusses the alarming circumstances surrounding the detention of migrant children by a contractor affiliated with the CIA in Phoenix, Arizona. The investigation highlights that the contractor, MVM, has been using a vacant office building to detain dozens of children, reportedly in poor conditions. The facility lacks proper amenities, such as a kitchen, and is described by neighbors as a "black site" due to its unmarked and unlicensed status.
In the report, it is revealed that children as young as toddlers were observed being led into the building, with no sign of them leaving for several weeks. Eyewitnesses, including a concerned local resident who recorded the entrance of the children, expressed their fears about the lack of care and sunlight these kids were experiencing. The facility was said to have only a few toilets and lacked adequate resources, raising serious concerns about the treatment of these vulnerable individuals.
MVM has received nearly $250 million in government contracts since 2014 to manage the transportation of undocumented minors. The contractor claimed that the office space is merely a temporary waiting area for children being processed, yet evidence indicates that they may be held longer than initially stated.
This report coincides with ongoing discussions in the U.S. regarding immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" approach, which led to significant separations of families at the border.
The circumstances surrounding these children have drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers and human rights advocates, calling for immediate action and better oversight of contractors handling sensitive cases involving children.
For a detailed look into this disturbing situation, you can watch the full video, including in-depth interviews and analyses from the involved reporters.
Has anyone else viewed this video or followed the ongoing situation? What are your thoughts on the implications for immigration policy and child welfare? Feel free to share your insights or discuss similar topics here!
In a shocking revelation, a recent YouTube exposé by Democracy Now! discusses the alarming circumstances surrounding the detention of migrant children by a contractor affiliated with the CIA in Phoenix, Arizona. The investigation highlights that the contractor, MVM, has been using a vacant office building to detain dozens of children, reportedly in poor conditions. The facility lacks proper amenities, such as a kitchen, and is described by neighbors as a "black site" due to its unmarked and unlicensed status.
In the report, it is revealed that children as young as toddlers were observed being led into the building, with no sign of them leaving for several weeks. Eyewitnesses, including a concerned local resident who recorded the entrance of the children, expressed their fears about the lack of care and sunlight these kids were experiencing. The facility was said to have only a few toilets and lacked adequate resources, raising serious concerns about the treatment of these vulnerable individuals.
MVM has received nearly $250 million in government contracts since 2014 to manage the transportation of undocumented minors. The contractor claimed that the office space is merely a temporary waiting area for children being processed, yet evidence indicates that they may be held longer than initially stated.
This report coincides with ongoing discussions in the U.S. regarding immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" approach, which led to significant separations of families at the border.
The circumstances surrounding these children have drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers and human rights advocates, calling for immediate action and better oversight of contractors handling sensitive cases involving children.
For a detailed look into this disturbing situation, you can watch the full video, including in-depth interviews and analyses from the involved reporters.
Has anyone else viewed this video or followed the ongoing situation? What are your thoughts on the implications for immigration policy and child welfare? Feel free to share your insights or discuss similar topics here!
