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Detainees Protest ICE Rules
Detainees at Georgia facility strike for three years of poor conditions.
In brief
Detainees at Georgia facility strike for three years of poor conditions. Detainees in Georgia ICE facility demand release after three years of substandard conditions and denied medical care. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Hunger Strike Begins
Dozens of detainees at a south Georgia immigration detention facility launched a hunger strike Tuesday, protesting detentions that have lasted as long as three years and substandard conditions.
Strike Timing
The strike at the Folkston D. Ray James ICE Processing Center was reportedly timed to coincide with an inspection.
Detainee Claim
The wife of a detainee from Russia told The Moscow Times the aim is to disrupt what she called a 'show' for inspectors.
Lawsuit Connection
Detainees began their protest a day after the Archdiocese of St. Louis sued a Missouri sheriff and federal immigration officials.
Medical Claims
A nine-page report written by two detainees alleges inadequate medical and dental care, spoiled food, and cramped living quarters.
Dental Complaint
Alexey Kovalko, one of the report’s authors, said he has not received a single dental examination or cleaning in over two years.
Open Letter
Forty-five detainees published an open letter asking Congress, judges, and the public to pressure ICE to release them.
Detainee Demands
They demand immediate release, protection from re-detention, deportation, and reunification with families.
The short version
Detainees in Georgia ICE facility demand release after three years of substandard conditions and denied medical care.
