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Immigrant chained to hospital bed by ICE agents, MALDEF files claim for damages

Mar 2026 · San Francisco, CA

Immigrant chained to hospital bed by ICE agents, MALDEF files claim for damages

Bayron Rovidio Marin, an immigrant, was detained by federal agents in unmarked vehicles and sustained serious injuries. He was admitted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center from August 27 to October 7, 2025, where ICE agents were stationed in his room under constant guard. During his hospitalization, hospital staff allowed federal agents to dictate his medical treatment, chain him to a bed, medicate him, and question him about his immigration status while restricting his access to family and attorneys. MALDEF filed a claim under California's Tort Claims Act seeking $250,000 in damages against Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for discriminatory treatment, privacy violations, and unlawful cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Timeline

Aug 27, 2025Bayron Rovidio Marin detained by federal agents in unmarked vehicles and sustained serious injuries; admitted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Aug 27, 2025Marin hospitalized at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center with ICE agents stationed in his room; agents chained him to bed, questioned him about immigration status, controlled his medical treatment, and restricted contact with family and attorneys
Mar 2026MALDEF filed claim under California Tort Claims Act against Harbor-UCLA Medical Center seeking $250,000 in damages for discriminatory treatment and privacy violations

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