Woman detained by ICE is not getting proper medical care in a Kentucky jail, brother says

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 4 days, 4 hours ago

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A brother of a woman detained by federal immigration agents in Louisville said she has been denied proper medical care for sickle cell anemia while being held in a Kentucky jail.

Sarafinah Bukirwa, 31, was on her way to a sickle cell anemia conference when her brother, Isaac Kabunga, dropped her off at the Louisville airport on July 22. Kabunga recounted the interaction, as well as conversations he’s had with his sister since she …

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