HUMSI — Human Security Initiative

Human Impact Project

A living database documenting reported immigration enforcement incidents and their human impact.

Iranian man with serious neurological issues shackled during medical appointments at Otay Mesa

Jun 24, 2026·Location: San Diego, CA

Country of origin: Iran

Iranian man with serious neurological issues shackled during medical appointments at Otay Mesa
Photo via KPBS

A 33-year-old Iranian man with serious neurological issues was detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center where his treatment was minimally managed by facility physicians. He reported being handcuffed and shackled for extended periods during numerous medical appointments. His case was documented in habeas corpus petitions challenging detention conditions.

Suggest a correction, comment, or update

Sources

More incidents in California