A Honduran family has sued the US federal government over the death of an 8-year-old girl while in custody after crossing the border. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
Details
The girl had chronic heart disease and sickle cell anemia and was in custody at Border Patrol facilities in Texas. While in custody, she developed symptoms of illness, including high fever, difficulty breathing, and pain.
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An internal investigation revealed deficiencies in medical care, including the fact that medical personnel did not take into account medical documents provided by the mother. The child was not hospitalized despite her deteriorating condition.
Lawsuit and reaction
The wrongful death lawsuit was filed after a previous claim for compensation was rejected in 2025. The family is seeking damages, but the specific amount is not specified.
That's why we are filing this lawsuit today in her memory, so that no family experiences the same pain we did.