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Tag: NORCOR

Street Roots

The ‘heart-wrenching’ youth detention conditions in The Dalles

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 Thacher Schmid

Disability Rights Oregon’s Sarah Radcliffe talks about her new report about juvenile incarceration at NORCOR Kids disciplined for leaving an orange pip on the floor, falling asleep, using a tissue as a bookmark or “being needy.” Kids locked up for … Continue reading The ‘heart-wrenching’ youth detention conditions in The Dalles

Portland Mercury

ICE Detainees in the Dalles Are Planning Another Hunger Strike, Advocate Says

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 Thacher Schmid

A group of roughly 20 immigrant detainees being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a privately run facility in the Dalles will go on hunger strike today, according to a clergyman working with the inmates. Rev. Richard … Continue reading ICE Detainees in the Dalles Are Planning Another Hunger Strike, Advocate Says

Street Roots

What’s the problem with NORCOR?

October 13, 2017 Thacher Schmid

Lawsuits, political resistance, immigrant rights and the state’s sanctuary law are forming a perfect storm over the Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facilities Charles, the manager of a Hood River restaurant, wants his sous chef back. When Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continue reading What’s the problem with NORCOR?

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