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Breastfeeding Mother Detained by ICE Sparks Outrage

5/23/2025

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Yury Ussa Polania, a breastfeeding mother from Colombia, is trapped in ICE custody in Florida following a petty theft arrest. Advocates are outraged, arguing that her detention breaches U.S. laws, especially as she awaits asylum. With minimal contact with her family, worries grow for her children's safety and emotional health.

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Story summary

Yury Ussa Polania, a breastfeeding mother from Colombia, is trapped in ICE custody in Florida following a petty theft arrest. Advocates are outraged, arguing that her detention breaches U.S. laws, especially as she awaits asylum. With minimal contact with her family, worries grow for her children's safety and emotional health.