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El Salvador Woman Abducted from Hospital Sparks Outrage

7/20/2025

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Milagro Solis Portillo, a 36-year-old from El Salvador, faced a shocking ordeal when she was forcibly taken from Glendale Memorial Hospital by individuals claiming to have a federal warrant. Despite medical staff deeming her unstable for discharge, she was moved to Anaheim Global Medical Center. Advocates are rallying for accountability, highlighting the detrimental impact of ICE agents on her recovery.

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Story summary

Milagro Solis Portillo, a 36-year-old from El Salvador, faced a shocking ordeal when she was forcibly taken from Glendale Memorial Hospital by individuals claiming to have a federal warrant. Despite medical staff deeming her unstable for discharge, she was moved to Anaheim Global Medical Center. Advocates are rallying for accountability, highlighting the detrimental impact of ICE agents on her recovery.