Adelanto Toxic Tour: Episode 1
Today marks 10 years since the GEO group entered a contract with the city of Adelanto to incarcerate immigrants on behalf of ICE. GEO’s for profit facilities are a threat to the lives of immigrants and the local community in Adelanto. Immigrants detained in Adelanto have been subject to abuse and mistreatment. Last year, GEO group used a pesticide called HDQ in their failed attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This resulted in people detained to have health impacts such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but also respiratory illnesses, bloody noses, gastrointestinal tract problems, and worsening mental health. This was on top of already horrific conditions including lack of medical care, and food and water contamination. This further proves why we need city officials to prioritize wellbeing with their community, not their relationship with the GEO group!
Text Adelanto to 797979.
The Adelanto Toxic Tour is a collaborative project between the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice and the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice.
Production Manager - Lizbeth Abeln
Filmed & Edited - Daniel Reyes
Community Organizing - Lizbeth Abeln and Tamara Marquez
Additional Assistance - Tamara Marquez, Faraz Rizvi, Joaquin Castillejos, and Gabriela Mendez.
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