Dora Schriro

The Least of These: Family Detention in America

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics


Arlene M. Roberts

Given the financial and other challenges of housing families in detention centers, Obama should consider more 'civil' alternatives available, such as releasing families into the community.

The Faces of Detention and Deportation: Jean Murat Montrevil

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Arlene M. Roberts

Instead of expending its resources to deport immigrants like Jean Murat Montrevil, ICE should exercise its discretion to grant Deferred Action.

Time to De-ICE the Department of Corrections

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.12.2009 | New York


Arlene M. Roberts

Dora Schriro, the new commissioner of corrections for New York City, should fight to remove Immigrations and Customs Enforcement from New York City's jails.

Dora Schriro Named New City Jails Commissioner

Village Voice | Camille Dodero | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York


The city jails system has a new commissioner. Dora Schriro, a former special advisor in the Department of Homeland Security, was tapped this week to ...