Democrats Decry Meager Medical Care for Detainees in Funding Fight

Summary: Record numbers of immigrants are being held in detention centers, and doctors say the medical care is dangerous. One man waited months for a cancer test even though he was bleeding, while a 5-year-old boy was left sick with a fever. Measles outbreaks are shutting down facilities, and the system used to pay for outside medical help—like cancer treatment and dialysis—has stalled. Democrats in Congress are demanding answers and blocking funding, warning that the crowded, freezing conditions are putting lives at risk.

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