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Delaney Hall hunger striker speaks out after 8 months in ICE custody
Martin Soto, a hunger striker in ICE custody for 8 months, shares his ordeal and legal efforts after release.
In brief
Martin Soto, a hunger striker in ICE custody for 8 months, shares his ordeal and legal efforts after release. Martin Soto, detained for 8 months in ICE custody after organizing a hunger strike, spoke about poor conditions and mental health concerns following his release. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Martin Soto released from ICE custody
Martin Soto spent eight months in ICE custody after organizing a hunger strike over alleged deplorable conditions.
Soto's wife describes challenges
Gabriela Soto, his wife, said she managed two children, her husband, and a miscarriage during his detention.
Soto details detention conditions
Soto described poor conditions, saying he had to submit written requests for basic medication and food.
“The conditions, the criticism, the food, the medication. You have to submit a written request just to get a simple pill for a headache or the flu.”
Soto's legal efforts
Soto's lawyer filed a habeas corpus petition on September 15th, citing mental health concerns and suicidal thoughts.
Soto seeks U visa for citizenship
Soto's lawyer filed for a U visa as a pathway to citizenship, claiming he was a victim of obstruction of justice.
Soto and family look ahead
Soto and his wife reunited after months apart, focusing on their future following his release.
The bottom line
Martin Soto, detained for 8 months in ICE custody after organizing a hunger strike, spoke about poor conditions and mental health concerns following his release.
