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Migrant in solitary confinement shows suicidal behavior after refusing psychiatric medication

May 22, 2026 · Baldwin, MI

Migrant in solitary confinement shows suicidal behavior after refusing psychiatric medication

Gabriel Leiva was detained at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan. He fought with staff who removed him from his pod and requested to be killed while handcuffed and shackled. After being placed in solitary confinement, he covered his cell window, kicked the door, and displayed suicidal behavior. When police responded to a 911 call, he expressed confusion about being in solitary confinement.

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