Pregnant woman detained despite work permit, court orders release after weight loss
Oct 2025 · Bakersfield, CA, Colombia
DetainmentDetention ConditionsWork AuthorizationFamilyAsian/Pacific IslanderPregnant/PostpartumCalifornia

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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