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VIDEO: Staffers caught dragging, slapping, & pushing migrant children at a detention facility operated by Southwest Key (a nonprofit whose CEO makes millions on the backs of undocumented children). Full video as obtained by the Arizona Republic: google.com/amp/s/amp.azce…

“Though Southwest Key is, on paper, a charity, no one has benefited more than Mr. Sanchez, now 71. Serving as chief executive, he was paid $1.5 million last year — more than twice what his counterpart at the far larger American Red Cross made.”

google.com/amp/s/www.nyti…

“Mr. Sanchez is central to the administration’s plans. Southwest Key can now house up to 5,000 children in its 24 shelters, including a converted Walmart Supercenter that has drawn criticism as a warehouse for youths.“

”The system is nearing a breaking point, with a record 14,000 minors at about 100 sites — a human crisis, but also a moneymaking opportunity.”

As the video notes, the facility in the video was shut down in the fall.

Read the full exposé on how Juan Sanchez became a millionaire with Southwest Key by taking advantage of the child refugee and family separation crises. From by @Kim_Barker, @nkulish, & @RebeccaRuiz: nytimes.com/2018/12/02/us/…

To be clear, a longer version of the video, first obtained and published by the Arizona Republic, is available here: google.com/amp/s/amp.azce…

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson—who will become chair of the Homeland Security Committee when Dems take control of the House—says the welfare of migrant children will be a priority. He will gain significant oversight powers. More at @JxnFreePress:

jacksonfreepress.com/news/2018/dec/…

Note: Arizona Republic obtained the video by FOIA request after Southwest Key reported the incident at their facility in September.

The Justice Department is investigating Southwest Key, the “shelter” where detained immigrant children are being held (h/t @Oldequilter):

nytimes.com/2018/12/20/us/…