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Detention Facility Healthcare Crisis | Bakersfield News

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A damning medical review reveals California’s federal immigration detention facility is failing detainees’ basic healthcare needs—no reliable system exists, eight key areas violate standards, and the risk of harm is both immediate and long-term. Ordered by court after a lawsuit from seven detainees, the report exposes chronic understaffing, poor oversight, and systemic neglect. Despite CoreCivic’s claims of providing care, scheduling outside specialists remains a hurdle beyond their control. Experts call the findings horrifying and warn urgent action is needed—this isn’t an isolated case, but part of a nationwide crisis in detention healthcare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34c5c05b90bdec3d

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