ICE Holds Migrants in L.A. Basement Without Food, Water

ICE Detains Migrants in L.A. Basement Amidst Food and Water Shortages Los Angeles, CA – Undocumented immigrants seeking check-ins at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building faced unexpected detention this week, sparking outrage and calls for increased transparency. According to attorney Lizbeth Mateo, several of her clients were unexpectedly escorted to a basement, where they spent the night in cramped conditions with limited access to food and water. One family, consisting of a couple and their two children (one a U.S. citizen), endured this ordeal. "They were detained and immediately escorted to the basement," Mateo stated. Despite the father's prior issuance of a stay of removal, the family was detained. The mother was released only after Wednesday evening due to her high-risk pregnancy, leaving the father behind bars. This incident highlights concerns about the treatment of migrants within the immigration system and underscores the need for improved conditions and oversight. The video concludes with a plea for help in spreading awareness of this situation.