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Ukrainian man suffers stroke in ICE custody, denied adequate medical care

Jun 26, 2026 · Ukraine

Ukrainian man suffers stroke in ICE custody, denied adequate medical care

A 44-year-old man from Ukraine suffered a stroke while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and did not receive suitable medical care despite showing clear signs of medical emergency, including seizure-like movements. The case was highlighted in a joint report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights documenting that the rate of people dying in ICE custody has reached its highest level in over a decade, with at least 52 deaths reported since Trump's second term began in January 2025.

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