ICE Detains Barber with Prosthetic Legs, Objects to Flooded Cell, Sent to Solitary
A Liberian-born man with prosthetic legs, detained by ICE in Georgia, was placed in solitary confinement after protesting a flooded cell, posing a risk to his electronic prosthetics. His case highlights the inadequate care provided to disabled immigration detainees, with issues including improperly fitted prosthetics and difficulty obtaining necessary medical attention. Despite his pending application for US residence and a pardon for a past conviction, he remains detained and faces potential deportation. Efforts by his fiancé to seek help from officials and advocacy groups have yielded limited results, and his upcoming immigration hearing will determine his fate.
John Q. Hosedrinker