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ICE and involuntary hysterectomies

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Medical Ethics and Women's Rights in Detention

This chapter exposes the disturbing conditions at the Irwin County Detention Center, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shocking allegations of non-consensual hysterectomies performed on female detainees. It raises critical questions about medical ethics, transparency, and the rights of women in immigration facilities amid revelations of inadequate healthcare practices.

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