DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight (opens in new tab)

Covered by 3 sources including Mother Jones, The American Prospect

The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.

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