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July 21, 2026

Open Letter by 120 Prisoners Alleges Human Rights Abuses at Arizona's Eloy Detention Center
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In Arizona, an open letter signed by 120 prisoners at the Eloy Detention
Center alleges a range of human rights abuses, including severe medical
neglect, verbal and physical abuse by guards, and poor mental
healthcare. Prisoners say anyone complaining about poor conditions is
sent to solitary confinement - called "The Hole."


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