Lawsuit alleges 18‑month‑old in ICE custody was denied meds after hospitalization

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An 18‑month‑old girl detained by ICE in Texas was hospitalized with a life‑threatening respiratory illness and, after discharge, returned to custody where detention staff allegedly confiscated her nebulizer, other respiratory meds and nutritional drinks; her parents, who were also detained, filed a Texas federal lawsuit seeking their release, and the family says the case comes amid concerns about medical care at the Dilley facility during a measles outbreak.
- Toddler was returned to ICE custody and denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says Reuters
- Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention and denied prescribed medication, lawsuit says NBC News
- ‘She nearly died’: 18-month-old girl returned to ICE custody, denied medication despite life-threatening illness, lawsuit says Times of India
- Toddler Hospitalized, Returned to ICE Detention, Denied Prescribed Medication, Family Says People.com
- Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims Sky News
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