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The Guardian: Female migrant in Florida subjected to ‘horrific’ treatment, complaint alleges

A recent civil rights complaint alleges abuse and neglect at a Florida immigration detention center. A woman detained in a facility with a long history of allegations of mistreatment, identified only as Ana in the report, detailed extensive mental and sexual abuse. 

“Ana came to Baker vulnerable and in need, and officers responded with malice and cruelty,” said Sarah Gillman, director of strategic US litigation at RFK Human Rights.

“Her mistreatment at the hands of Baker officials is a clear violation of the law including the Prison Rape Elimination Act and the Rehabilitation Act. More than that, it’s an affront to our most basic, foundational principles of human dignity.”

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New year, new us. Same mission.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is rebranding to honor the legacy of our founder and hero, Mrs. Ethel Skakel Kennedy. From now on, we will proudly be known as the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center

While our name is changing, our mission and work remain the same. We will continue to fight injustice, advance human rights, and hold governments accountable around the world in 2026 and beyond.