Summary
A U.S. Senate investigation found reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers. The report noted that detainees faced delays in getting medical care, and there were issues with inadequate food and water. The findings suggest weaknesses in how the government manages these detention centers.
Key Facts
- The Senate investigation revealed over 80 cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers.
- Detainees reported not receiving necessary medical care like insulin and asthma medication timely.
- There were reports of expired milk, foul water, and insufficient food at the centers.
- A diabetic detainee went two days without glucose monitoring or insulin, leading to a medical crisis.
- An individual reportedly had a heart attack after not receiving timely treatment for chest pain.
- A Senate report criticized federal oversight of immigration detention facilities.
- The Senate investigation is part of a series looking into human rights issues in detention centers.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not provide comments on the report when asked by the Associated Press.
