Court records reveal serious health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, where dozens of detained immigrants reported deteriorating health and inadequate medical care. - A 77-year-old man with liver disease was placed in solitary confinement despite needing medical care.
- Over 500 habeas corpus petitions were filed, with nearly 70 citing health issues. - Cases include missed surgeries, medication errors, and untreated chronic conditions.
- Medical experts say detention centers are not equipped for complex illnesses. The facility is under scrutiny as deaths in immigration detention reach a record high, and local health inspectors recently evaluated conditions.