Author Archives: Thomas Blecher, Ranit Mishori and Kathryn Hampton

About Thomas Blecher, Ranit Mishori and Kathryn Hampton

Thomas Blecher is a legal intern in the Asylum program of Physicians for Human Rights. He is a member of the Osgoode Hall Law (Toronto) class of 2022 and graduated from Brown University in 2018.

In COVID-19 Response, ICE May Be Misusing a Common Disinfectant in Detention Facilities

The U.S. government is reportedly harming people held in immigration detention centers with its excessive use of a common disinfectant. According to reports by immigrant advocacy groups, HDQ Neutral disinfectant is being sprayed dozens of times per day in enclosed environments. This is resulting in concerning health symptoms among detained people. This potentially egregious practice further… Read More »