US lawmakers demand answers on Texas detention hunger strike, force-feeding threats

Seven congressional Democrats sent a letter to DHS and ICE officials demanding information about conditions at a Texas immigration detention facility, where detained immigrants on a prolonged hunger strike allege retaliation and threats of force-feeding. The letter follows claims of harsh conditions and raises questions about treatment of detainees, though details on the facility and strike duration remain limited. This development signals potential political pressure on immigration enforcement practices.

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