Woman from Palestine Hospitalized After Seizure in U. S. Detention

A 33‑year‑old Palestinian woman, who has lost many relatives in the Gaza conflict, was taken to a hospital after experiencing a seizure while held by U. S. immigration officials. The incident happened late on February 6, 2026, at the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Medical staff moved her to a nearby hospital for evaluation. She has lived in the United States and was being processed for legal residency when authorities detained her last year. The detention took place during a meeting at the Newark field office, where she was with her lawyer. Her mother is an American citizen. Family members and her legal team have said they have not heard from U. S. officials about her condition, even though the Department of Homeland Security has promised that she will receive proper medical care. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of detainees in ICE facilities, with critics describing conditions as harsh and overcrowded.Amnesty International reports that 175 of her family members have been killed in Israel’s assault on Gaza since late last year. The woman claims she was targeted because of her pro‑Palestinian activism and that the government conflates criticism of Israel’s policies with antisemitism or extremist support. The U. S. government says she was arrested for overstaying her student visa and that her earlier arrest in 2024 was related to protests at a university. She and other protesters argue that the administration’s actions against demonstrations hinder free speech and lack due process. The case raises questions about how immigration law is applied to political activists and the broader impact of federal policies on civil liberties.