07/12/2025
This week, I had the opportunity to tour the CoreCivic detention facility in Pahrump, Nevada — one of the private centers used to house individuals in federal custody. I’m grateful to CoreCivic for allowing us to visit and speak directly with those impacted. Their stories were deeply personal and heartbreaking — from Isaac, who missed the birth of his child while seeking a green card, to Luis, who waited 44 days just to make a phone call after being detained during his asylum process.
Their experiences are a stark reminder that our immigration system is in urgent need of comprehensive reform. Families deserve fairness, dignity, and a path forward — not uncertainty and indefinite separation.