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Immigration Detainees and Immigration Violations

Mr Vinnetou: Several immigration detainees have recently died in custody, and human-rights groups have criticized Canada practices, especially because some detainees, such as Mr, according to Globe and Mail. Vinnetou, have been kept in maximum-security jails for years without charges. The case has highlighted the widespread concerns about the often lengthy imprisonment of migrants for immigration violations, including those with mental-health issues. In open letters last month, more than 230 doctors, nurses, social workers, lawyers and legal scholars called on the Ontario government to stop imprisoning migrants for immigration violations. The man known as Mr. This worrisome practice is adversely impacting the health of a very vulnerable population, the health workers said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.