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Doctor ordered to oversee medical care at California’s largest ICE center after complaints

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California City Immigration Processing Center is California’s largest ICE detention facility. The 2,560-bed facility was formerly a privately-operated state prison until it closed in early 2024.

A physician experienced at auditing federal detention facilities has been appointed by a federal district judge to monitor healthcare delivery at California’s largest ICE detention facility. [–> On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Maxine M. Chesney appointed Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar, MD, as an external monitor to ensure federal immigration authorities comply with a preliminary injunction … Read more

Photographer takes first photo of adorable Ross seal swimming in Antarctica

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Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf. The face and one flipper are clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photo of a Ross seal swimming underwater. |Photo credit: Justin Hoffman A photographer has captured the first ever photo of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hoffman has spent 16 seasons diving from expedition vessels as part of his role as an undersea specialist. During … Read more