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ICE detainees were sprayed with a cleaner during COVID crisis. Now they have a settlement
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points Detainees reported health problems after exposure to a cleaning agent. This agent was used by guards during the pandemic's early stages.
A settlement has been reached. Detainees reported health problems after exposure to a cleaning agent. This agent was used by guards during the pandemic's early stages. The effects of this exposure have been lasting for those affected. Hundreds of people were impacted, suffering ongoing health issues. Further information about this incident and its aftermath can be found through other sources.
Details about the settlement are available, but the full extent of the health issues is not specified here.
The use of the cleaning agent had significant consequences for those detained.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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