The protest, staged in cars to protect participants from the potential spread of the disease, came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases among detainees in Arizona continues to rise.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases among detainees jumped from one on Monday to five on Friday — three at the Florence Detention Center in Florence and two at La Palma Correctional Center in Eloy, according to statistics posted on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement'sThe first coronavirus case involving an immigration detainee was reported by ICE on March 30 in New Jersey. Since then, the total number of confirmed cases nationally has soared to 61, as of Friday.
Borbon said her husband also told her court hearings have been suspended at La Palma, and as a result he is trapped there with no chance of being released on bond amid the coronovirus outbreak. "Non-contact legal visitations are preferred to minimize the risk of exposure, however, if deemed essential, attorneys may request contact visits. Further, La Palma offers a messaging service available for attorneys to leave a message for the detainees as well as a limited appointment schedule for attorneys to speak with their clients," the statement said.
She said she was especially worried because she has several pre-existing medical conditions that make her particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, including hypertension, hyperthyroidism, heart disease and diabetes.She said detainees are not given bars of soap. Instead they are given one 2-ounce bottle of shampoo a week, dispensed on Wednesdays. The must use the shampoo to wash hands, shower and wash their hair.
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