A federal judge ordered the release of Rickardo Anthony Kelly, a gay asylum seeker from Jamaica, stating that ICE violated his due process rights during detention. He was apprehended while waiting for his court hearing after refusing an offer to self-deport. Kelly is at risk if deported due to his sexual orientation and deteriorating health as a diabetic. He described his detention conditions as horrific, marked by overcrowding, inadequate hygiene, and lack of medical care. Kelly works as a security guard in New York City.
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ordered ICE to release Rickardo Anthony Kelly due to violations of his due process rights during his detention.
Kelly, a diabetic asylum seeker from Jamaica, warned that returning him would put him at risk of severe medical complications and possible death.
The conditions in the ICE facility were described as unconscionable and horrific, with overcrowding, lack of hygiene, and inadequate medical care.
Kelly's claim of being offered $1,000 for self-deportation highlights the questionable practices that asylum seekers may face during their processing.
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