A Haitian woman's death in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has ignited fresh debates about detention practices and accountability. Marie Ange Blaise, 44, died in April at a Florida detention center, with newly obtained documents suggesting she held valid U.S. work authorization and legal status at the time of her detention.
CGTN reports reveal Blaise’s case challenges the justification for her incarceration. Advocates are demanding transparency: Was proper medical care provided? Why detain someone who authorities say had permission to reside and work in the U.S.? 🛂 The incident echoes broader concerns about ICE facilities’ conditions and oversight.
While investigations continue, Blaise’s death highlights systemic issues affecting migrants, particularly Black asylum seekers facing disproportionate risks. Her story has sparked calls for reforms, with activists urging lawmakers to address what they call 'a pattern of neglect.' 📢
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New information emerges of Haitian migrant’s death in ICE detention
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