Local leaders and immigration activists criticized the presence of ICE officers inside Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital's lobby while a woman, Milagro Solis Portillo, received treatment for injuries sustained during her detention. Activists claimed she suffered a medical emergency while handcuffed for eight hours prior to her arrival at the hospital. The situation sparked a press conference where officials denounced ICE's actions, arguing that such enforcement threatens vulnerable individuals seeking medical care. Community members rallied to support Portillo and advocate for protective measures in healthcare environments against immigration enforcement.
Activists alleged that Milagro Solis Portillo, who sustained injuries while detained, experienced a medical emergency for eight hours while handcuffed before reaching the hospital.
Local leaders and activists condemned the presence of ICE officers in the hospital lobby, asserting that it compromises the sanctity of medical care for vulnerable patients.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital became a focal point for activists protesting ICE actions, marking a significant intersection of healthcare and immigration enforcement.
Nithya Raman, a council member, publicly voiced opposition to ICE's conduct, emphasizing the need for humane treatment during medical emergencies.
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