The health of Rodney Taylor, a Liberian immigrant with a double amputation detained in Georgia, has deteriorated alarmingly in recent weeks. New reports from The Guardian reveal that, in addition to facing constant problems with his prosthetics, he is now suffering from further medical complications that have raised concerns among his family and organizations following his case. According to the British newspaper, Taylor, who has been detained for almost a year, is now suffering from intense pain due to bone spurs in his back, severe irritation caused by the deterioration of the lining of one of his prosthetics, and recurring episodes of high blood pressure. His fiancee, Mildred Pierre, has warned that the symptoms include dizziness, numbness in his right arm, and abrupt changes in medication that have not been accompanied by a proper medical review. Recent reports point to further medical negligence. According to The Guardian, the screws in his prosthetic legs continue to loosen, causing falls and injuries that have not been properly treated. These complications are compounded by the wear and tear on the silicone coating of one of his prosthetic limbs, causing chafing, infections, and constant pain. Taylor told the newspaper that detention is “wearing down” his body, describing a continuous feeling of physical exhaustion. His family has noted that even minimal tasks have become dangerous due to a lack of medical support. In addition to falls, Taylor struggles to keep the batteries of his electronic prosthetics charged, seriously compromising his mobility. The Guardian also reported further episodes of hypertension and neurological symptoms, reinforcing fears that the deterioration could be irreversible if he remains in custody. ICE has resorted to practices that endanger his prosthetics, according to allegations. In addition to recent medical failures, The Guardian documented administrative incidents that have directly jeopardized his health. One of the most serious incidents occurred when he was led to a cell with standing water on the floor; Taylor refused to enter because the dampness could damage his electronic prosthetics. The facility's response was to send him to "restrictive housing," a type of isolation that, according to his fiancee, affected both his emotional stability and his physical condition. The report also highlighted the increased restrictions during family visits. Pierre recently traveled more than 300 miles with five of her children to see him politically, but a new policy limited entry to only two adults and three children per visit, forcing her to remain in the car so her children could enter. For the family, these barriers add to a treatment they consider incompatible with Taylor's severe disability. The case has garnered attention: Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security requesting an urgent review of the case, highlighting Taylor's community history and the "inhumane" conditions reported since his detention. losing both legs. up in Georgia and, over the years, became a barber and an active member of his community. For more than four decades, he has considered the United States his home, forming strong emotional and social ties. His partner, Mildred Pierre, says that sending him back to Liberia would be tantamount to abandoning him, as he would not have access to the medical equipment, electronic prosthetics, or treatments he needs to survive.

Throughout his adult life, Taylor attempted to regularize his immigration status. According to reports from 11Alive and local media, he applied for permanent residency at least three times, but all applications were rejected due to a juvenile record for theft when he was 16. Although he received a state pardon in Georgia in 2010, that pardon had no effect under federal immigration law, which continues to use that conviction to justify his detention. Following his final hearing on August 12, Taylor's future rests with an immigration judge, who will determine whether he will be deported or allowed to remain in the United States, where he has lived most of his life. Meanwhile, his family fears his health will continue to deteriorate in the detention center and warns that deportation would be a death sentence for him. Continue reading:

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