Woman With Ovarian Condition Says ICE Is Denying Her Urgent Medication
A doctor says her conditions require continuous treatment and warns that interruptions could lead to complications.
A Venezuelan asylum seeker held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Georgia has reported that she has not received necessary treatment for her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other health conditions while in detention. Tangieth Paola Carrasquero Lopez, 23, was detained during an immigration appointment in Atlanta on July 27 and stated that she was given pain medication but no specialized care for her underlying medical issues.
ICE officials denied that she had any urgent medical needs and stated that she had tested positive for PCOS and was placed on a chronic care list. Carrasquero Lopez's medical history includes PCOS, hepatic steatosis, and obesity, and a letter from her gastroenterologist warns that discontinuation of treatment could negatively impact her health.
Carrasquero Lopez is currently detained at the Irwin County Detention Center and has expressed concerns about the impact of her confinement on her well-being.
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