The protest started at around 11 a.m. as people gathered at the detention center on Southwest 177th Avenue and 12th Street as they chanted and held signs
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Krome Detention Center in Southwest Miami-Dade Saturday to protest what they're calling "inhumane conditions" at the facility.
The protest started at around 11 a.m. as people gathered at the detention center on Southwest 177th Avenue and 12th Street as they chanted and held signs.
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ICE said it's working to implement measures to manage capacity while maintaining compliance with federal standards.
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But those who protested on Saturday, especially those with detained family members, worry that conditions could worsen and are demanding better treatment for their loved ones.
