HEALTHJun 5 · 18:30 UTCKFF HEALTH NEWSRae Ellen Bichell

Untreated Cancer, Festering Infections: Immigrant Detainees Detail Medical Care Lapses

Hundreds of immigrant detainees across 33 states reported inadequate medical care in court filings, including untreated cancers, infections, and chronic conditions like diabetes and HIV. Detainees described delayed or denied medications, unaddressed medical emergencies, and facilities such as 'Alligator Alcatraz' lacking proper oversight.

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