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Lawsuit alleges ‘horrific’ conditions at US immigration facility in Chicago

Lawsuit alleges ‘horrific’ conditions at US immigration facility in Chicago

Summary

Two immigrants in Chicago have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuit claims they faced harsh treatment and were denied legal help at a local immigration facility. The lawsuit highlights overcrowding and poor conditions, which have reportedly worsened under President Trump's immigration policies.

Key Facts

  • Two immigrants in Chicago, Pablo Moreno Gonzalez and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, filed the lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit was filed against senior officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Director Todd Lyons.
  • The ACLU and the MacArthur Justice Center are involved in the case.
  • The immigration facility in question is located in Broadview, Chicago.
  • Since January, the facility has held around 5,202 people.
  • President Trump's immigration crackdown has reportedly increased the number of detainees.
  • The lawsuit claims overcrowding, inadequate food, and poor living conditions.
  • The Broadview facility was originally meant for short-term detention but is being used for longer stays due to policy changes.

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