ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

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ICE detainees in 33 states allege inadequate medical care, including denied medications and untreated conditions.
Detainees report severe consequences such as self-extracted teeth, hospitalizations, and worsening infections due to neglect.
Over 75,000 immigrants are detained under increased enforcement, with 51 deaths reported in ICE custody since Trump's second term.
Facilities and contractors claim adherence to ICE standards, but detainees and lawsuits describe systemic failures and indifference.
Legal challenges via habeas corpus petitions reveal hidden medical neglect, with limited recourse after the ombudsman office closure.
Families report helplessness as detainees deteriorate, facing impossible choices like deportation to access care.
Medical neglect includes missed specialist appointments, interrupted treatments due to transfers, and denial of basic supplies.

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