The family of a North Carolina pastor says he suffered a stroke while being held in immigration detention, according to NBC News. The man, identified as Gabriel Johnson, was taken from his home by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, as reported by multiple outlets.
NBC News reports that Johnson’s family confirmed the stroke occurred during his time in custody. The Raleigh woman who identified herself as his daughter told WRAL that she believes her father received inadequate medical care while detained. She said the family has been trying to address the situation through proper channels, according to Yahoo.
Johnson is described as a Black Liberian father living in North Carolina. Reports indicate he was arrested at his residence, an event his family has characterized as being taken from his home. The specific date of the arrest and the stroke were not detailed in the available reporting, nor were his current medical condition or location.
The case has drawn attention because it involves a pastor and a family that says it has attempted to resolve the matter legally. The family’s statements, as relayed by WRAL and Yahoo, point to concerns about the level of care provided to detainees with medical needs. No response from ICE was included in the summaries reviewed.
What to watch next: Whether ICE or the detention facility releases a statement on the medical care provided, and if the family pursues legal action over the alleged lack of treatment.
