A U.S. Senate investigation has revealed more than 500 credible reports of human rights abuses in immigration detention since January. These allegations include physical and sexual abuse of pregnant women and children, with 41 specific cases highlighted. Reports span facilities across 25 states, including Puerto Rico and military bases. Many detainees experienced neglect and medical neglect. The majority of abuse reports originated from Texas, Georgia, and California, based on witness interviews and site inspections conducted by Senate investigators.
The U.S. Senate investigation identified over 500 reports of human rights abuses in immigration detention since January, revealing alarming allegations of mistreatment of pregnant women and children.
A pregnant woman reportedly bled for days before being taken to a hospital, only to miscarry alone without medical attention.
Accounts of abuse covered facilities in 25 states, with reports of physical and sexual abuse affecting pregnant detainees and children, with many suffering from neglect.
The Senate investigation uncovered most abuse reports in Texas, Georgia, and California, based on interviews, site inspections, and corroborating news investigations.
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