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Sep 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
50 Detainees Start Hunger Strike at Federal Facility
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About 50 detained people at a federal immigration facility in Jacksonville began a hunger strike, according to advocates. The action follows reports of conditions inside the site known by supporters as Florida’s “Deportation Depot,” prompting a courthouse rally and press conference planned for next Tuesday evening.
WHO: A coalition of immigrant rights, civil rights, and faith-based organizations; approximately 50 detained individuals; organizers and advocates
WHAT: Advocates report a hunger strike by about 50 detainees and plan a press conference and courthouse rally in response to conditions inside the facility.
WHEN: Sep 8, 2026
WHERE: Jacksonville, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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