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Pastor paralyzed after ICE denies food, water, medication in North Carolina detention

Aug 4, 2026 · Cary, NC, Liberia

Pastor paralyzed after ICE denies food, water, medication in North Carolina detention

Gabriel Johnson, a pastor and father who had legal status since age 15, was arrested by ICE in Cary, North Carolina. According to his family, ICE denied him consistent food, water, and necessary medications for over 16 days while in custody. Johnson suffered a stroke on July 30th, resulting in complete paralysis of the left side of his body. His family reports ICE agents refused to allow hospital staff to contact his daughter and has since denied the family visits, phone calls, or health updates. An emergency stay of removal has been filed on his behalf.

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