advocates
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Ahead of its closure, "Alligator Alcatraz" drew criticism from lawyers, relatives of detainees and human rights advocates, who accused the government of holding undocumented migrants in harsh conditions and denying them meaningful due process.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Veterans groups and advocates who shaped the 2016 draft plan contend the housing was tacked on to allow the VA to avoid the cost of rehabilitating the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
And as more laws are put on the books -- and an ever-expanding number of sectors seek advocates to make their case in Brussels -- the industry shows no sign of slowing down.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
A report detailing symptoms Boyle Heights residents around a burned-down warehouse confirms community members’ experiences, advocates say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The final stage has been dubbed by some advocates as the “period of invisible punishment.”
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
