Arrelano's family plans to file a wrongful death suit against the U.S. government that claims Arrelano was denied vital medical treatment while in custody. According to the Times, the case highlights an 'inadequate, even dangerous, medical system for the nearly 30,000 undocumented immigrants in custody nationwide.' Sue.
When Arrelano's condition became critical, he was transferred to a San Pedro hospital and died several days later, according to the Times. Lorri Jean -- chief executive of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, which provided treatment to Arrelano two years ago -- said she has 'no doubt' Arrelano died because he was 'denied the medications that [he] needed to stay alive.'read more
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