Unexpected and disheartening to many immigration advocates, Dr. Dora Schriro has stepped down from her position as the leading federal government official responsible for reforming the nation’s immigration detention centers. Dr. Schriro was selected for this position merely a month ago when the administration announced that it was seeking to reform the hodgepodge of immigrant detention centers which have been severely criticized by many government agencies and human rights advocates. Dr. Schriro, who is reported to be leaving for personal reasons, will become the Commissioner of Corrections for New York City.
Her lose is certainly a setback to the detention center reforms – lets hope the administration is able to quickly find an equally knowledgeable and passionate individual to replace her.