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Albanian man pulled out own tooth due to untreated pain in immigration detention

Jun 5, 2026 · Albania

Albanian man pulled out own tooth due to untreated pain in immigration detention

An Albanian man held for months in a New Mexico immigration detention center experienced unbearable tooth pain that was left untreated, ultimately leading him to pull out his own tooth. His case is documented among hundreds of detainees across at least 33 states who allege severe medical neglect in ICE custody, including denied medications for chronic conditions and requests for help that go unanswered for weeks.

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