Immigration Advocates Accuse San Diego Leaders Of Allowing A ‘Humanitarian Crisis To Continue Unchecked’
The Immigration Justice League is demanding county supervisors declare a state of emergency over the conditions in which they say immigrant children are being held. In addition, the group is planning to file child abuse charges against Chair Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and the 2018 Board of Supervisors.
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Advocates Say San Diego County Leaders Neglecting Migrant Children
A group of migrant advocates wants San Diego County leaders held accountable for asylum-seeking children who suffer abuse during immigration detention. ...The league is demanding county supervisors declare a state of emergency. In addition, the group is planning to file child abuse charges against Chair Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and the 2018 Board of Supervisors. (Murphy, 1/7)
In other public health news —
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Paradise Wants To Help People Move Back, But Is It Safe?
After almost entirely burning to the ground in November's Camp Fire, the town of Paradise is trying to accelerate repopulation — but there are potential health concerns about people moving back into a burn area. Hazardous waste removal is almost halfway done, and debris removal is set to begin later this month. (Hutson, 1/8)