‘Consequences of raising my voice’: Leqaa Kordia suffers fifth seizure since ICE detention
‘Consequences of raising my voice’: Leqaa Kordia suffers fifth seizure since ICE detention Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 19:14 Palestinian activist says seizures began in ICE custody and have continued since her release, as advocates raise concerns about medical care in immigration detention centres Leqaa Kordia shouts slogans calling for freedom for Palestinians, following…
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia has suffered her fifth seizure since being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, according to a recent report. Kordia, a 33-year-old advocate for Palestinian rights, was initially detained in March 2025 after voluntarily meeting with immigration agents in Newark, New Jersey.
She was subsequently taken to a Texas facility and held for a year and three days before an immigration judge ordered her release on March 13, 2026. Kordia's seizures began while she was still in ICE custody in Texas, and she has continued to experience them since her release, despite her supporters raising concerns about medical care in detention centers.
Her experience is not unique, as MEE has documented similar cases of detainees raising concerns about medical care while in ICE custody. The issue of inadequate healthcare in detention facilities is a growing concern, with a recently published report by the Florence Project documenting numerous cases of medical neglect among detainees, including pregnant women and patients awaiting surgeries.
Kordia's situation highlights the urgent need for improved medical care and conditions in immigration detention centers.
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