On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” data reveals Georgia is among the top five states with the most immigration detainees, with more than 4,500 people in custody. That number grew by 90% since President Trump returned to the White House. Witnesses and members of Congress, such as Georgia Representative Nikema Williams, describe these facilities as “cruel” and “inhumane.” A trio of human and civil rights groups want more answers about an alleged proposal to add another immigration facility in Georgia and details about what’s occurring in the Atlanta ICE Field Office. We learn more in a federal lawsuit fronted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta, the ACLU of Georgia, and Project South.

 

Also, Georgia voters are 50 days away from the start of early voting for the midterm elections. There are several new developments on the campaign trail. Our political panel looks at the latest polling and discusses an exchange between gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson. They also provide analysis on the U.S. Senate race between Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Mike Collins. Finally

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; data reveals Georgia is among the top five states with the most <a href="https://www.wabe.org/immigration-detention/">immigration detainees</a>, with more than 4,500 people in custody. That number grew by 90% since President Trump returned to the White House. Witnesses and members of Congress, such as Georgia Representative Nikema Williams, describe these facilities as &ldquo;cruel&rdquo; and &ldquo;inhumane.&rdquo; A trio of human and civil rights groups want more answers about an alleged proposal to add another immigration facility in Georgia and details about what&rsquo;s occurring in the Atlanta ICE Field Office. We learn more in a <a href="https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/public-record-sue-ice">federal lawsuit</a> fronted by <a href="https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/">Asian Americans Advancing Justice &ndash; Atlanta</a>, the <a href="https://www.acluga.org/">ACLU of Georgia</a>, and <a href="https://projectsouth.org/">Project South</a>.
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Also, Georgia voters are 50 days away from the start of early voting for the midterm elections. There are several new developments on the campaign trail. Our political panel looks at the latest polling and discusses an exchange between <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-governor-race/">gubernatorial candidates</a>, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson. They also provide analysis on the U.S. Senate race between Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Mike Collins. Finally

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.