MAY 2 — We refer to the arrest and detentions of large numbers of undocumented workers in Masjid India and Menara City One yesterday in a huge operation by Immigration and other enforcement bodies. Carried out suddenly in the midst of the ongoing battle against Covid-19, these mass arrests raise...
Large arrests of undocumented workers at Masjid India a serious setback in fight against Covid-19 — Lawyers for LibertyMAY 2 — We refer to the arrest and detentions of large numbers of undocumented workers in Masjid India and Menara City One yesterday in a huge operation by Immigration and other enforcement bodies.
Firstly, the detentions send a chilling message to the millions of other undocumented migrants that they will be detained if they come forward for treatment with Covid-19 symptoms or if they come out to be tested. Secondly, with these large new detentions in the midst of a pandemic, there is now the real risk of new Covid-19 clusters appearing in immigration detention centres or police lock-ups. Crowded detention centres would be a perfect breeding ground for the virus. Were they screened before being taken to places of detention?
Thirdly, these detentions are not only ill-timed, but are futile in achieving the aim of controlling the migrant population.
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