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Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Democrats category. Published on October 30, 2026 • Originally reported by José Olivares. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Immigrants at Texas detention facility, protesting against harsh conditions, say they face threats of force-feeding

Members of Congress sent a scathing letter to federal immigration officials this week demanding answers about conditions inside a Texas immigration jail, as detained immigrants on a prolonged hunger strike claim officials are retaliating against them and threatening them with force-feeding.

A group of seven congressional Democrats sent the letter earlier this week to Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, and David Venturella, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director, protesting about the treatment of hunger strikers.

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