In Michigan, immigrants being held inside detention centers often have no idea of when their cases will be resolved. Dozens have been held for over six months and for some it’s been closer to a year.
Mental health experts say the uncertainty coupled with the prolonged isolation can take a psychological toll, with the effects often growing more severe the longer a person is detained.
We hear the voices of some who have been held for what feels like an indefinite amount of time.
Reporting for this episode came from Claire Keenan-Kurgan and Michigan Public's Michelle Jokisch Polo and Adam Yahya Rayes.
Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
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