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Filiberto G.: Cuban man suffers stroke in ICE custody, deported in wheelchair

Filiberto García, 61, who lives with bipolar disorder and high blood pressure, had a stroke in ICE detention and was deported to Mexico in a wheelchair instead of Cuba.

Oct 22, 2026Miami, FLCountry of origin: Cuba

Filiberto García, 61, who has bipolar disorder, depression and high blood pressure, was detained by ICE at a traffic stop and taken to the Krome Detention Center in Miami. He suffered a stroke while in detention and arrived in Mexico pushing the wheelchair he was given in Florida, instead of being deported to his native Cuba. He said he has been unable to access his Social Security payments or bank account since being deported, and believes he was targeted because of his age and illness.

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