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Salvadoran woman suffered stroke in ICE detention, denied medical care

Mar 26, 2026 · El Salvador

Salvadoran woman suffered stroke in ICE detention, denied medical care

Martha Ruíz, a Salvadoran woman detained by ICE, suffered a stroke while in custody. She requested medical assistance for weeks but was not helped until she collapsed and required hospitalization. After six months of separation, she was reunited with her family. Her daughters allege ICE failed to provide adequate medical care.

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