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Immigration Detainees Report Widespread Medical Neglect in Facilities Nationwide

KTSM••RAE ELLEN BICHELL, CLAIRE GALOFARO, MAIA ROSENFELD, RENUKA RAYASAM, AARON KESSLER and BYRON TAU, Associated Press and KFF Health News
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An investigation by KFF Health News and The Associated Press reveals that hundreds of immigration detainees in at least 33 states are filing federal lawsuits against detention facilities for inadequate medical care. Detainees report serious health issues, including untreated infections and cancer, highlighting a systemic problem within the immigration detention system. This situation raises concerns about the health and safety of individuals in custody and calls for reforms in how medical care is administered in these facilities. The findings emphasize the urgent need for oversight and accountability in the treatment of detainees.

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