The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 180
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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Dec 1-12, 2022
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Investigation Confirms Immigrant Women Held by ICE Underwent Illegal Medical Procedures at
Georgia Facility
Mayor Adams Announces Care for Individuals Suffering from Untreated Severe Mental Illness ....4
BY LINDA NWOKE, A JOURNAL EXCLUSIVE
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n September 2020, the news broke on a classaction lawsuit filed by former detainees at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia, against several parties, including the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Center, Dr. Mahendra Amin, and the Irwin County Hospital. The facility, under the management of the for-profit company LaSalle Corrections, was cited as the location where Dawn Wooten, a nurse at the Ocilla detention facility, committed the atrocities against detainees. She revealed that immigrant women kept continued on page 12
Discussing Pediatric RSV with Experts: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment ....16
Student Loan Cancellation Got Blocked. Now What? 3 Questions Answered ....11
Are You in an Abusive Relationship? You Can Get a Green Card Through VAWA BY MARY CAMPBELL
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n 2021, the United Nations published the report “Measuring the Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women During COVID-19.” It said that since the pandemic, violence against women has increased to unprecedented levels. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine said that domestic violence cases increased by 25 to 33 percent globally. The National Commission on COVID-19 and criminal justice shows an increase
in the U.S. by over 8 percent. Domestic violence is widespread everywhere.
Nail Salon Workers Say Proper Ventilation Can Protect Their Reproductive Health ....5
3 Signs You Are in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship Sometimes relationships end up being a source of pain. You may feel you're not getting the security and comfort of having a partner. Instead, your life may start to feel like it's a series of traumas. In such situations, you may often end up doubting yourself. You may feel continued on page 20
Dating the Sagittarius Man ....21|Four Dangers to Be Aware of as a City Cyclist ....22
Six Reasons Why You'll Need a Licensed Real Estate Agent When You Buy or Sell a House ....9