Belarusian refugee. Cancer patient. Denied her medicine in ICE detention.
She fled persecution in Belarus. Now, in a U.S. detention center, she is repeatedly denied the daily medication that keeps her alive.
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What's happening
No thyroid
Her thyroid was surgically removed years ago. She survives only on daily hormone medication and high-dose calcium.
Medicine withheld
In ICE detention (CoreCivic, Leavenworth, Kansas) the facility repeatedly failed to give her the medication ordered by its own doctor.
A near-fatal crisis
In early June this caused medical emergencies and hospitalizations. She came dangerously close to dying in her cell.
Katsiaryna took part in Belarus's 2020 pro-democracy protests against the Lukashenko regime and belongs to an organization the regime brands "extremist." If deported, she faces arrest, a fabricated criminal case, and torture.
When she asked for her medicine, officers told her to stop making medical inquiries. The hospital bills — which ICE is legally responsible for — are now being sent to her.
The fight is being waged with her attorney, members of Congress, and in the courts.
Where your help goes
Legal fees
Fighting her case with her attorney, in the courts, and with members of Congress.
Medical bills
Hospital bills that ICE is legally responsible for are being sent to her.
Bond for release
To secure her release from immigration detention.
A message of thanks
