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Family sues US over 8-year-old's death in custody after crossing the border
- The family of Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government over the 2023 death in CBP custody.
- The lawsuit says Anadith suffered from chronic heart problems and sickle cell anemia and died after eight days in detention.
- The internal CPB investigation found failures in providing proper medical care and that documents describing her condition were not reviewed.
- The family’s lawsuit follows a previously denied tort claim against the government from last year.
- Mabel Alvarez Benedicks said the death was a nightmare and hopes the case prevents similar losses.
- The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to comment requests about the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for Anadith’s family but does not specify a monetary amount.
- An internal CPB review noted that documents about Anadith’s condition were not reviewed by medical staff.
- Anadith had a fever of 104.9 F and faced breathing difficulties before she died in custody.
- The lawsuit underscores broader concerns about care standards in CBP facilities.
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