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Josué: Day laborer denied heart medication in ICE detention

Josué, a day laborer from El Salvador with a history of heart attacks, says ICE withheld his heart medication and gave him only inadequate care in detention.

Mar 5, 2026Fort Worth, TXCountry of origin: El Salvador

Josué: Day laborer denied heart medication in ICE detention
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Josué, a day laborer from El Salvador, was detained by ICE agents and held in immigration custody, where he said his heart condition went unaddressed. He said his heart medication was withheld despite his history of heart attacks and that he received only inadequate medical attention while detained. His case was reported alongside that of Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian man who had also been held by ICE.

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