‘They’re playing with people’s lives’: the double amputee detained by ICE speaking out at public events
Summary
Rodney Taylor, a double amputee and green-card applicant from Liberia, was detained by ICE for over a year despite a 2010 pardon for an old conviction. After his release in May 2024, he has spoken publicly about his poor treatment in detention and his hopes for the future with his family.Key Facts
- Rodney Taylor was detained by ICE on 15 February 2023 in Georgia and released on 1 May 2024.
- He is a double amputee with prosthetic legs and has other health issues that worsened in detention.
- His detention was based on a burglary conviction from his teenage years, which had been pardoned by Georgia in 2010.
- His family suffered during his detention, including his wife losing her job and the family losing a car.
- Several protests, legal petitions, and letters from elected officials, including Congresswoman Lucy McBath, called attention to his situation.
- After release, Rodney has spoken at public events and fundraisers to support his family and raise awareness about detention conditions.
- Rodney and his wife hope to open a barber shop and community center to help others.
- Former detainees deported to other countries contacted Rodney after hearing of his release.
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