Her husband is a double amputee in ICE prison. She confronted Kristi Noem over its cruel conditions: I have a fire inside'

"Rodney must crawl through that muck and squalor of feces and bodily fluids to enter and exit the shower, McBath said. Secretary Noem, can you honestly tell Rodney's wife and family and the American people that are watching that these cruel and unusual conditions are acceptable under your watch?"

"He lacks three fingers on his right hand and suffers high blood pressure. His health has deteriorated significantly in ICE detention, including the development of painful bone spurs in his back."

"I wanted [Noem] to understand, this is an angry Black woman. I wanted her to look me in the eye."

"Noem had been called to the hearing after public outcry over Alex Pretti and Renee Good's killings by ICE agents in Minneapolis, another ugly chapter in a mass deportation push."

Mildred Danis-Taylor and her daughters confronted Secretary Kristi Noem during a congressional hearing about the deplorable conditions at ICE's Stewart detention center. Rodney Taylor, a double amputee and green-card applicant, has faced severe health issues during his 14-month detention. His wife expressed anger over the treatment he received, highlighting the squalid conditions he endures. The hearing was prompted by public outrage over recent killings by ICE agents, raising concerns about the treatment of detainees, especially those with disabilities.

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