The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has obtained court authorization to proceed with force-feeding of detained immigrants who are on hunger strikes. This practice, designated as "involuntary medical procedure", has been requested in specific cases to ensure the feeding of detainees.
Since January 2025, 19 cases have been identified in which ICE requested this type of court authorization. The number represents the episodes identified during the indicated period, revealing the use of this measure in situations of resistance by detained immigrants.
Force-feeding is a practice that has been harshly denounced by human rights organizations. These organizations classify the procedure as abuse and torture, questioning its legality and respect for the fundamental rights of detainees.
The article does not specify which detention facilities were involved nor the countries of origin of the affected immigrants. The information focuses on the judicial mechanism used by ICE and the controversy surrounding this practice.
