The Human Cost of Isolation: ICE's Ban on Contact Visits The Trump administration's push for tougher immigration policies has led to families being torn apart, both physically and emotionally.
One particularly draconian practice is the complete denial of contact visits in California's largest detention center, which affects not just detainees but also their loved ones outside.
Teresa Reyes's experience visiting her son Guillermo in the California City ICE facility was heart wrenching. She desperately wanted to hug him, hold back tears while pretending to be strong for his sake.