Christa Pike is back in custody after being released from the hospital. She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, her legal team says.

"We already can't afford medical care as it is. We don't need AI adding more."

According to police, the man reported injuries to his head, neck, and teeth; DHS did not respond to questions about the man’s injuries or why ICE officers did not render aid to him.

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