US lawmakers seek release of double amputee from Georgia ICE detention

Twenty-one US lawmakers, led by Representative Pramila Jayapal, are urging the release of Rodney Taylor, a double amputee, from the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, the representatives expressed "grave concern" over Taylor's deteriorating health and the "extreme hardship" he faces in detention, citing reports of inadequate prosthetic care, unsanitary conditions, and lack of meal assistance. Taylor, who was detained a year ago, experiences issues with his prosthetics, high blood pressure, and bone spurs. The letter details previously unreported conditions at the overcrowded facility, including moldy showers and the requirement for Taylor to retrieve his meals independently. The lawmakers' intervention highlights the severity of Taylor's situation and the concerns surrounding his treatment in ICE detention.

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