Trans detainees allege abuse and medical neglect at Louisiana ICE facility
Three trans women detained at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena allege physical abuse, prolonged isolation, medical neglect and denial of gender-affirming treatment, Verite News reports. The outlet reviewed court filings, correspondence, medical records and incident reports.
DHS disputes key allegations and says specialist care was provided. These contested accounts are not court findings. Trans people in detention deserve protection from violence and access to necessary care; placing people in isolation does not resolve those needs.