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Pakistani woman with asthma, anxiety experiences panic attacks and head injuries in detention

Jun 24, 2026 · San Diego, CA, Pakistan

Pakistani woman with asthma, anxiety experiences panic attacks and head injuries in detention

A 34-year-old Pakistani woman with asthma and anxiety was detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center where she experienced panic attacks that knocked her unconscious and suffered numerous head injuries. She was hospitalized for three days while detained. In a court declaration, she expressed fear that her condition would worsen and stated she feared dying from lack of breathing. Her case was documented in habeas corpus petitions challenging her detention.

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