Archive · 4 Aug 2026
ICE Force-Fed Hunger Strikers: 10 Detainees Reported Under
The U.S. immigration agency, called ICE, has been accused of force-feeding people who were refusing to eat while they were in jail.
A news investigation said that at least ten people were force-fed between 2025 and 2026.
Three of those people were definitely force-fed, and two others probably were.
Five more people stopped their hunger strikes before the force-feeding was supposed to start.
ICE said it needed a court order to do these medical procedures.
The Guardian, a newspaper, reported on the investigation.
The story shows how the government may treat people who protest by not eating.
It raises questions about the rights of detainees and the rules for medical care.
The case is still being looked into by the courts.
At least 10 ICE detainees reportedly force-fed during hunger strikes since 2025.
Three detainees confirmed force-fed in 2025-2026; two others likely subjected to same.
Five detainees ended hunger strikes before force-feeding procedures began.
U.S. immigration authorities sought court approval for involuntary medical procedures on these detainees.
Investigation conducted by The Guardian.
- Who
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- What
- Force-feeding hunger-striking detainees
- When
- Since 2025, including 2025-2026
- Where
- U.S. immigration detention facilities
- Why
- To subject detainees to involuntary medical procedures
- Number of detainees force-fed
- At least 10
- Years involved
- 2025-2026
- Authority
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Source of investigation
- The Guardian
- Court approval sought
- Yes
- Number confirmed force-fed
- 3
- Number probably force-fed
- 2
- Number ended hunger strikes before procedure
- 5