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20 Detainees Released from Solitary Confinement Following Lawsuit,
Community Prepares to Rally</span></p>
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WA—This morning, 20 detainees being held in solitary confinement at the
Northwest Detention Center in retaliation for engaging in a hunger
strike were released from segregation, due to the pressure of
litigation. The released detainees include 25-day hunger striker Jesus
Gaspar Navarro, who had been placed in solitary confinement following a
stay in medical isolation after ending his historic strike. The ACLU of
Washington and Columbia Legal Services had filed a temporary
restraining order and injunction on behalf of these individuals,
seeking a court order to halt the ongoing retaliation against detainees
engaged in the hunger strike and related activities. Those released are
happy to be out of isolation.</span></p>
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individuals released had been in solitary confinement since March 27,
when United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers
implied that detainees could meet with an assistant warden to discuss
their reasons for being on hunger strike. Instead, these detainees were
handcuffed as soon as they left their unit and were immediately placed
in administrative segregation for 23 hours a day, with no human
contact, access to a telephone, television, or written materials. None
of these individuals were told from the outset why they were placed in
solitary confinement. We refer you to the ACLU for details related to
the lawsuit.</span></p>
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solitary confinement has ended at this time for these individuals,
other hunger strikers remain in isolation. Army Veteran Hassall Moses
remains in solitary confinement after being charged with inciting a
work stoppage, even though work done by the detainees at the detention
center is allegedly voluntary. Ramon Mendoza Pascual remains in
administrative segregation due to his involvement in the hunger strike.
Mr. Mendoza Pascual was given a hearing in which one ICE officer acted
as the translator, witness, and adjudicator.</span></p>
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opportunity to support these courageous individuals, including those
still being held in isolation, occurs April 5 at the Northwest
Detention Center. Hundreds of supporters and family members of the
hunger strikers will be gathering for a rally, march, and workshops
from noon to 5pm. Speakers include released hunger striker Jose Moreno,
families of those currently detained, and leaders of strike support
efforts Maru Mora Villalpando, Angelica Chazaro, and Sandy Restrepo.
Also featured will be music by Olympia’s Artesian Rumble Arkestra, the
Seattle Fandango Project, poetry, and education about the detention
center and history of immigrant activism. </span></p>
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on behalf of Hunger Strikers and latest releases available at:</span><a
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5 Not1More Deportation Rally in support of the NWDC Human Rights
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