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Pregnant woman miscarries in ICE detention after staff denied pregnancy

Nov 1, 2025 · Eloy, AZ, Mexico

Pregnant woman miscarries in ICE detention after staff denied pregnancy

Beatriz Pastrana Candela, who was pregnant when arrested by ICE agents in November 2025, was held at Eloy Detention Center in Arizona where medical and corrections staff repeatedly dismissed her claims of pregnancy. She subsequently miscarried while in detention. Her case is part of a documented pattern of inadequate medical care for pregnant individuals in ICE detention facilities.

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