Detained immigrants launch hunger strike at Georgia ICE facility

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 18:00 · Archive

At least 73 people detained at a Georgia ICE facility have launched a mass hunger strike to protest their prolonged detention.

Detainees at the Folkston D Ray James ICE processing center in south-east Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike this week. Advocates estimate at least 73 detained immigrants are participating in the protest, according to family members and advocates.

The detainees are protesting against their prolonged detention and conditions at the facility. The centre is privately run and operated by ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

How it is being reported

• Dozens go on hunger strike at ICE facility in GeorgiaDozens of people detained at an ICE processing center in Georgia have launched a hunger strike seeking release from confinement.UPI · 7 Oct, 17:46
• Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strikeAt least 73 people estimated to have joined protest against prolonged detention and Folkston facility’s ‘violations’ A group of people detained inside a privately-run Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) jail in Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike this week to protest against their prolonged detention and the facility’s conditions, according to advocates and family members. Advocates estimate at least 73 detained immigrants are participating in the hunger strike inside the Folkston D Ray James ICE processing center in south-east Georgia. The Folkston facility, a former state…Guardian World · 7 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Folkston D Ray James ICE processing center · Georgia · Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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