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Pregnant woman detained despite work permit, court orders release after weight loss

Oct 2025 · Bakersfield, CA, Colombia

Pregnant woman detained despite work permit, court orders release after weight loss

a 24-year-old Colombian migrant, Angie Rodriguez, suffered a miscarriage in the facility. Upon discovering her pregnancy while in detention, she was provided no medical care or prenatal vitamins. Her diet was also inadequate, forcing her to supplement provided meals with instant ramen, chips, and candy, often purchased at a high cost from the commissary.

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