Oscar Belgal, a Dominican immigrant in New York City, was shot in the neck on Oct. 8 and subsequently detained at a federal prison. His legal team argued that he required outside medical care to recover from the injury.
A federal judge denied the request for medical release, ruling that Belgal would remain in custody despite his attorneys' concerns about his health and access to proper treatment. The decision has drawn attention from immigrant rights advocates.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and humanitarian concerns. Belgal's lawyers had emphasized the severity of his neck wound and the need for specialized care beyond what the facility could provide.
The ruling comes amid broader debates over the treatment of detained immigrants and access to medical services within the federal detention system. No further details about the shooting incident or Belgal's current condition were provided in court filings.
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