Bellevue Hospital closes Program for Survivors of Torture by mid-May

2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25

The closure affects more than 10,000 patients, including Hawa Kassire, a Haitian survivor of an acid attack.
The program, which has operated for three decades, provided medical, psychological, and social support to torture survivors fleeing persecution.
Administrators cite challenges navigating the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as a key reason for ending the program, raising concerns about ongoing care for vulnerable immigrant populations.

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As ICE detentions rise, what happens to torture survivors who are detained during their rehabilitation?

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