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Coverage dated October 6, 2026 to October 7, 2026

Dozens go on hunger strike at ICE facility in Georgia

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Dozens of people detained at an ICE processing center in Georgia have launched a hunger strike seeking release from confinement.

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  1. WSAV-TV

    Folkston ICE processing center launches hunger strike (opens WSAV-TV)

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    The group is being held indefinitely and published an open letter today that called on Congress, judges, advocacy groups and the public to shine a light on their stories and for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to grant them release.

  2. The Guardian

    Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strike (opens The Guardian)

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    At least 73 people estimated to have joined protest against prolonged detention and Folkston facility’s ‘violations’ A group of people detained inside a privately-run Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) jail in Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike this week to protest against their pro…

  3. UPI

    Dozens go on hunger strike at ICE facility in Georgia (opens UPI)

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    Dozens of people detained at an ICE processing center in Georgia have launched a hunger strike seeking release from confinement.

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