# Severely ill ICE detainees face imminent deportation to unknown African states, advocates say

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:40:08+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/ice-detention-illness-deportation-florida
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/severely-ill-ice-detainees-face-imminent-deportation-to-unknown-africa-37b8f8/

Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms Relatives of gravely ill detainees at two Florida immigration jails say authorities are about to deport their loved ones to unknown countries in Africa despite worsening medical conditions. Flights are scheduled as early as Wedn

_Ground Level News shows a short summary only; the full article and all rights belong to Guardian World._