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ICE Detainees in Louisiana on Hunger Strike to Protest Conditions at Angola Prison

HeadlineSep 22, 2025

In Louisiana, ICE detainees are on hunger strike to protest their conditions at the infamous Angola prison. According to the Southeast Dignity Not Detention Coalition and the National Immigration Project, the detainees are asking for access to medical and mental healthcare.

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