Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

U.S.-Mexico Border Update: DHS leadership and oversight, detention deaths and “warehouses,” border wall in natural areas

Sen. Mullin to replace Noem at DHS as partial shutdown continues. Timeline may slow for detention “warehouse” plan, while in-custody deaths skyrocket. Concerns about oversight of DHS, and about the ...
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)Opinion

Denouncing Into the Void: The Dismantling of Internal Oversight and Accountability at DHS

A year ago, the internal civil rights and detention watchdogs were gutted. Now, accountability is out of reach while abuses ...
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)Opinion

WOLA: U.S. and Cuban governments should center their actions on responding to the Cuban people’s needs and protecting their rights

Cuba has been experiencing a deep humanitarian crisis for many years, with a profound impact on the Cuban people. The Cuban ...