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News4JAX: A man spent 88 days in solitary confinement at the Baker County ICE detention center. His experience led to a lawsuit

Two immigrants are suing Florida’s Baker County Detention Center, alleging abuse in solitary confinement. Guillermo Serrabi says officers pressured him to sign deportation papers, assaulted him, and denied medical care during 88 days in isolation. A second lawsuit, filed by “Ana Doe,” claims she was punished after requesting menstrual products and strapped into a restraint chair while guards mocked her.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights attorney Sarah Gillman says Ana’s case highlights a pattern of abuse and impunity at Baker’s ICE facility, even as Gov. Ron DeSantis moves to expand detention nearby.

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