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ICE Detainee With Rare Disease Treated at Minnesota Hospital as Family Opposes Possible Transfer

His lawyer seeks bond to keep him in Minnesota for specialized care.

Overview

  • ICE detained 32-year-old Hani Duglof after agents ran his license plate near New Richmond, Wisconsin, according to his family.
  • He was initially held at the Whipple Federal Building detention facility, where relatives describe overcrowding and unsuitable food and bedding.
  • Duglof remains in ICE custody while receiving care at M Health Fairview Southdale, where records note a soft-only diet, daily nonadherent dressing changes, and strict avoidance of friction due to RDEB and esophageal issues.
  • His attorney says Duglof applied for asylum while his visa was valid, the case has been delayed for years, and he is seeking bond or supervised release in Minnesota.
  • Family members say they were told ICE could transfer him to El Paso, which they fear would jeopardize his care, as the hospital pledges to protect patient privacy and ICE policy requires access to timely medical treatment.