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NEW: A hunger strike has been underway for weeks at the Folkston Detention Center. The people detained there are mostly asylum seekers. We’re investigating ICE’s response and whether the strikers are safe, along with @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social and and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta.

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On October 4, men detained at Folkston released a video calling public attention to their prolonged detention in ICE custody; lack of food, water, and medical care; and abuse. Two days later, people detained at Folkston began a hunger strike in protest. americanoversight.org/press-releas...

americanoversight.orgAdvocates, Watchdog Launch Investigation Into ICE’s Response to Hunger Strike at Folkston Detention Center - American OversightGroups Seeking Records Following Reports of Solitary Confinement, Deportations, and Concerns About Retaliation Against Strikers

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We sent ICE a FOIA request for incident and medical reports as well as related communications. These records could provide critical information about how facility officials have responded to the protest, including if ICE has used forced feeding or other interventions.

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"The public needs to know whether ICE has retaliated against those participating in the strike and what it is doing to end the deplorable conditions in Folkston," said our Executive Director Chioma Chukwu.