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Court Orders Sheriff to Release Detainee Health Records | New Bedford News
A Massachusetts court just ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release hundreds of anonymized health records for immigrant detainees — a major win for transparency and detainee rights. After fighting the ACLU’s public records request on federal contract grounds, the judge ruled state laws still apply, paving the way for accountability. With no identifying info shared, this ruling could set a national precedent for how ICE-contracted facilities handle medical data — especially as reports of inadequate care continue to surface nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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