Prison Operators' Negligence Caused Trans Migrant's Death, Suit Claims
The lawsuit seeks to hold companies that run private detention centers and transport migrants responsible for Roxsana Hernandez's death.
May 14 2020 5:12 PM
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The lawsuit seeks to hold companies that run private detention centers and transport migrants responsible for Roxsana Hernandez's death.
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