US EditionSenate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers
The Senate report found over 80 credible cases of medical neglect and widespread complaints of inadequate food and water in federal immigration detention centers nationwide.
- A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide, with detainees denied insulin and medical care.
- The report by Sen. Jon Ossoff draws from over 500 reports of abuse and neglect from January to August, detailing mistreatment of detainees including children and pregnant women.
- Detainees described inadequate food, expired milk, foul water, and a staff member said ambulances came almost every day due to the lack of medical care.
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Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in immigration detention centers
A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide.
Times-Standard
Inhumane conditions and medical neglect alleged at Chicago-area ICE detention center
CHICAGO — A 56-year-old widower, a single parent and sole caretaker for four U.S. citizen children, had secured an immigration court date with a good case for being granted bail, according to his attorney. But despite entering the U.S. legally and securing a work permit, a lawsuit alleges, immigration agents made the man sign a voluntary departure waiver while he was housed in allegedly inhumane conditions at the west suburban Broadview, Illinoi…
Senate Report Details Dozens of Cases of Medical Neglect in Federal Immigration Detention Centers
A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete for clean water — raising scrutiny about how the government oversees its vast detention system.
Senate Report Details Medical Neglect in Immigration Facilities
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