At least 20 detainees at the Adelanto ICE detention complex in Southern California have initiated a hunger strike to protest inhumane conditions. - The strikers demand due process, bond reform, improved medical care, nutritious food, and accountability for deaths.
- Four deaths occurred at the facility between September 2025 and March 2026. - Detainees face overcrowding, long waits for medical care, and inadequate food and water.
- Family members report emotional distress, including a child denied a hug during a visit. The hunger strike highlights ongoing concerns about conditions at the facility, which holds over 2,000 people and is operated by GEO Group.