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Remember when cruel Kristi Noem didn't care if a gay man she sent to a torture camp died?
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· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A government official was confronted about the case and seemed unconcerned about the immigrant's fate.
A hearing was held recently where a government official was questioned about a case involving a gay immigrant. The individual in question was sent to a detention facility in another country. This facility has a reputation for mistreating its inmates.
Further details about this situation are available from LGBTQ Nation. A government official was confronted about the case and seemed unconcerned about the immigrant's fate. The case involves a person who came to the US seeking refuge from violence.
They were sent to the detention facility despite initial legal entry into the country.
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Category: rights Published: June 20, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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