Woman Who Died of Heart Disease in ICE Custody Wasn't Allowed to See Doctor
9 months ago
- #medical neglect
- #ICE detention
- #immigration
- Marie Blaise, a 44-year-old Haitian national, died of a heart attack in ICE custody at Broward Transitional Center (BTC) in Florida.
- Blaise told her son she was denied medical care for chest pains before her death.
- Detainees and reports allege medical neglect and slow response times at BTC and other ICE facilities.
- ICE claims Blaise refused medication, but detainees report she was denied care and staff were unresponsive during her collapse.
- Other detainees, including Harpinder Chauhan, reported being denied necessary medication, leading to health crises.
- A.S., a former detainee, described overcrowded conditions and lack of medical attention at Krome Detention Center.
- Florida Democrats, including Rep. Frederica Wilson, condemned Blaise's death and called for investigations into ICE facilities.