"When children's bodies bear the brunt of federal immigration enforcement, it's not merely a matter of collateral damage. Instead, it's part of a systemic failure to protect vulnerable populations."
"Amalia's case is not isolated; it reflects a troubling pattern of medical neglect and inadequate care for immigrant children detained in facilities like Dilley."
Amalia, a toddler detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, developed a high fever and experienced medical neglect despite her mother's repeated pleas for help. After nearly two weeks of worsening symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea, she was finally hospitalized and diagnosed with multiple serious illnesses. This case exemplifies the broader issue of medical neglect faced by many immigrant children under the Trump Administration, which has seen a rollback of protections for these minors. Investigations reveal numerous accounts of harm and neglect in detention facilities.
Read at The New Yorker
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