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Seven ICE detainees in California report medical neglect, one likely has cancer

Seven people held at a California ICE facility sued on November 12 over medical neglect; one detainee says he was denied treatment for likely prostate cancer.

Dec 17, 2025California, USA

Seven ICE detainees in California report medical neglect, one likely has cancer
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Seven people detained by ICE at a California immigration detention center filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on November 12, describing severe medical neglect and inhumane conditions. One detainee, Fernando Viera Reyes, reports being denied medication and urgent treatment for likely prostate cancer while in custody.

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