Arbella R.M.: Woman with leukemia held over a year in Arizona ICE detention
Arbella Rodríguez Márquez, who has leukemia and lost her green card, has been held over a year at Eloy Detention Center, losing 60 pounds as lawmakers seek her release.
Feb 10, 2025Eloy, AZ

Arbella Rodríguez Márquez, who has chronic lymphocytic leukemia and held a valid green card for two years before it was revoked, has now spent more than a year in ICE detention at the Eloy Detention Center in Arizona. State legislators, including members of the LGBTQIA caucus, and U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari have called for her humanitarian release, citing weight loss of 60 pounds, anemia and vomiting blood. ICE has disputed claims of inadequate care, stating she has been seen by medical professionals 13 times and has an upcoming offsite medical appointment.
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- Ice detains woman with cancer who lawmaker said had green card for 2 years
Newsweek·Sep 5, 2025·archived copy
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- A woman continues to seek release from ICE detention, citing her chronic leukemia
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- 'Kidnapped by ICE': Green card holder with cancer denied specialist care for months as advocates fear she'll be 'the next death' at detention center
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