Family of detainee who died under ICE custody says he was denied medical care
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An immigrant detainee died in ICE custody after allegedly being denied medical care, raising questions about services.
Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes, a detainee in federal immigration custody, died in a California hospital on February 27 after experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Reyes, 48, was transferred to the medical center two days prior after reporting he felt faint. A local official has alleged that Reyes was denied medical care before his death. This incident raises questions regarding the provision of medical services to individuals held in immigration detention facilities.
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The family of Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes is seeking accountability, alleging denial of medical care, while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated Reyes was transferred to a medical center. Local officials have raised questions regarding the provision of medical services within immigration detention facilities. Readers can support organizations advocating for detainee rights, contact their representatives regarding oversight of immigration detention centers, and stay informed on investigations into such incidents.
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