Mel Leonor Barclay is a National Politics Reporter at 19th News. With a focus on national politics, she has contributed to a variety of outlets, including Richmond Times-Dispatch and POLITICO, and has a rich background in covering political themes and issues. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, showcasing her expertise and diverse perspectives across the political landscape.
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By: Mel Leonor Barclay
The Democratic Women’s Caucus is demanding the release of any pregnant, postpartum and nursing immigrants who are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and who don’t pose a security risk. The group of lawmakers made the demand in a letter to ICE acting Director Todd Lyons, citing “...
Nayra Guzmán was arrested 15 days after her daughter's difficult birth. Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay
Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the resolution criticizing the agency and is urging her party to take a firmer stance against the administration's immigration enforcement agenda.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay, Shefali Luthra
The Nicaraguan immigrant says she is in the dark about what happened to her pregnancy. Two Democrats say her case illustrates the lack of reproductive healthcare in detention.
The immigration law named after a murdered Georgia college student boosted the administration’s immigration powers. Eighteen months later, some Democrats are answering for it.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay
The immigration law named after a murdered Georgia college student boosted the administration's immigration powers. Eighteen months later, some Democrats are answering for it.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay, Shefali Luthra
LAWMAKERS are seeking the release of an immigrant woman who says that — despite pleading for help after experiencing bleeding and severe pain, indications of a possible miscarriage — she has received limited medical care in detention.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay
The former representative’s primary loss further hurts Black women’s chances for representation in Congress.
By: Mel Leonor Barclay
The law named after a murdered student boosted the admin’s immigration powers. Some Democrats are answering for it
By: Mel Leonor Barclay
This story was originally published by The 19th Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush will not be returning to Congress after failing to retake her old seat from Rep.
