Palestinian Protester Calls ICE Custody Dehumanizing Experience

A Palestinian protester, Leqaa Kordia, has reported being held in “dehumanising” conditions while in ICE custody. According to Kordia, she was chained to a hospital bed after experiencing a seizure and was denied access to her lawyers and family for an extended period.

Kordia’s account suggests that authorities took measures to restrict her movement and communication during this time. The specifics of the incident are as follows: Kordia had a medical episode while in custody, prompting her to be restrained with chains. Following the seizure, she was confined to a hospital bed, where she remained for several days.

During this period, Kordia claims that she was not permitted to communicate with her lawyers or family members. The exact duration of her isolation is unclear.

Advocates have expressed concerns about the treatment of protesters in ICE custody, stating that authorities are taking “extraordinary lengths” to detain individuals such as Kordia.

Source: Al Jazeera