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flag Over 7,200 migrants are detained for months or years in poor conditions, with prolonged holds under Trump-era policies despite willingness to leave or legal protections.

flag Migrants detained by U.S. immigration authorities are being held for months or years in overcrowded, unsanitary facilities amid worsening conditions, with over 7,200 people detained for at least six months—more than double the number under the previous administration. flag A Trump administration policy restricts immigration judges from releasing detainees during backlogged proceedings, leading to prolonged detentions despite willingness to return home or legal protections like the U.N. Convention Against Torture. flag Detainees report vermin in food, nonfunctioning toilets, and inadequate medical care, while some, like 34-year-old Felipe Hernandez Espinosa, remain in custody for nearly seven months despite repeated requests to leave. flag The Department of Homeland Security has not explained the surge in long-term detentions, raising concerns about due process and humanitarian standards.

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