There’s nothing illegal about seeking asylum.

There’s nothing illegal about seeking sanctuary.” Our Senior Litigation Staff Attorney, Samantha Hamilton, told @thecurrentga . As of October 29, it has been more than 20 days since the start of the Folkston Detention Center hunger strike. "The hunger strikers and the public deserve to know the full extent of ICE’s efforts to suppress their resistance. ICE must be held accountable for its actions, and transparency is the bare minimum." Read the full article: https://thecurrentga.org/2026/10/12/over-500-participate-in-hunger-strike-at-folkston-immigration-detention-center/