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Russian asylum seekers detained at Louisiana ICE facilities amid abuse allegations

May 8, 2026 · LA, Russia

Russian asylum seekers detained at Louisiana ICE facilities amid abuse allegations

Anstasiia and Andrei, Russian activists who fled Russia fearing retaliation for their involvement with the Navalny campaign, sought political asylum in the U.S. but were detained at separate ICE facilities in Louisiana. Anstasiia was held at Basile ICE jail, where she alleges she was stripped naked and confined to a glass room for 24 hours. She also reported that women detainees were subjected to male guards while showering and using the bathroom. Andrei was detained at Allen Parish Public Safety Complex. The facilities are reported to have conditions including physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, rat infestations, black mold, expired food, and prolonged solitary confinement.

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May 8, 2026Anstasiia alleges she was stripped naked and confined to a glass room for 24 hours; reports male guards watching women detainees shower and use bathroom
May 7, 2026Anstasiia and Andrei detained at separate Louisiana ICE facilities: Anstasiia at Basile ICE jail and Andrei at Allen Parish Public Safety Complex

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