inhumane
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Protests erupted last month outside an immigrant detention facility in New Jersey after detainees launched a hunger and labor strike over what they called inhumane conditions such as rotten food and medical neglect.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
That quote was also cited by Nowak's family, who called his treatment by police "inhumane and degrading" and the force has apologised.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world has ever known.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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