A man with no criminal record who entered the United States legally and has spent a decade pursuing an asylum claim was transported across multiple states in federal custody under conditions that raise concerns about detainee treatment during transfers, according to a new report.
The account describes a multi-day journey through Florida, Texas, Arizona and California involving prolonged restraint, overcrowding, sleep deprivation and limited access to food, water and medical care. The man reported that he "didn't sleep for days" due to constant movement and lack of space.
