U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a Ukrainian immigrant who was held for several days in a basement detention facility in San Diego, following mounting concerns from advocates over her treatment and living conditions. The woman, who fled the war in Ukraine and sought safety in the United States, was reportedly confined in an underground holding area with limited access to natural light, communication, and basic amenities. Her case, first detailed by KPBS, has intensified scrutiny of ICE’s detention practices, particularly regarding migrants escaping active conflict zones, and has prompted renewed calls for transparency and oversight of facilities along the southern border.
Basement detention raises questions over ICE treatment of vulnerable migrants in San…
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Author : Jackson Lee
Publish date : 2026-01-05 14:11:00
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