Racist and Retaliatory Abuse, Violence, and Medical Neglect Endured by Individuals Detained at Orange County Correctional Facility

FFI joined partners in New York to submit this complaint seeking redress for racist and retaliatory abuse, use of violence, and medical neglect against individuals detained at the Orange County Correctional Facility (OCCF). This complaint is supported by the statements of ten individuals detained at OCCF who wish to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation. People detained at OCCF continue to report that jail officials individually and collectively engage in a culture of racist and retaliatory abuse, violence, and medical neglect. People in immigration detention have the right to freedom from racial and religious discrimination, freedom from First Amendment retaliation, adequate medical care, and non-punitive and safe conditions. Over the last several years, OCCF’s appalling conditions have been the subject of multiple complaints, lawsuits, and media reports. Read the full complaint here.