Horrific': report reveals abuse of pregnant women and children at US Ice facilities
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A report identified hundreds of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers, noting 510 credible allegations since January 2025. Findings included deaths in custody, physical and sexual abuse of detainees, and mistreatment of pregnant women and children. Other issues encompassed inadequate medical care, overcrowding, and unsanitary conditions. The Department of Homeland Security faced accusations of obstructing congressional oversight. The report highlighted a significant increase in immigration arrests and ongoing concerns about the treatment of undocumented individuals, especially amidst heightened enforcement actions under the current administration.
The reported cases of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers include deaths in custody, physical and sexual abuse, and inadequate medical care.
The investigation revealed 510 credible reports of abuses since January 2025, with accusations against the Department of Homeland Security obstructing oversight.
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