Hundreds of detainees resume hunger strike at Michigan's largest immigration detention center
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Hundreds of detainees resume hunger strike at Michigan's largest immigration detention center
"Ahmad Alnajdawi, a detainee originally from Jordan, explained in a message shared by activists: We have no answers to our questions, and everyone here has questions. They cannot talk to the case managers; they cannot talk to ICE officers; they cannot talk to anyone."
"The food here is pitiful. I want the people outside to know they're treating us like animals."
"A former detainee stated that there are people with serious illnesses going untreated, while organizations such as the ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center claim to have documented for months life-threatening delays and denials of care."
At the North Lake Processing Center in Michigan, migrants are protesting against poor treatment, including inadequate medical care and food, and delays in immigration proceedings. Hundreds have reportedly gone on a hunger strike, while the federal government denies any such action is occurring. Detainees express feelings of isolation and uncertainty, with one stating they cannot communicate with case managers or ICE officers. Reports indicate serious medical issues are being neglected, with advocacy groups documenting life-threatening delays and denials of care, further exacerbating the situation for those detained.
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