ProPublica photo essay profiles U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents
What happened
According to ProPublica, a photo essay titled "More Than Numbers" features portraits of U.S. citizens who were held against their will by immigration agents. The piece also covers the lasting effects the experience has had on their lives.
When it started
According to the source, ProPublica spent the past year photographing these people. The exact publication date is not stated in the information provided.
How it spread
The essay pairs photographs of some of the more than 500 U.S. citizens it says have been detained with their accounts. The source describes the subjects' stories as personal accounts of the detentions and their aftermath.
Why it matters
The essay focuses on individual experiences behind detention figures, and the topic has drawn attention on social media. The information provided does not include official responses from immigration agencies.