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Commentary: Mental Health and Immigrant Detainees in the United States
Daniel Antonius1, Peter S Martin2
1Dr. Antonius is Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, and Dr. Martin is Director, Division of Community Psychiatry and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY. danielan@buffalo.edu.
Abstract:
In this commentary, we reflect on Korngold and colleagues' comprehensive review of the legal challenges encountered by mentally ill immigrant detainees in the United States. Specifically, we further review the competency question as it relates to detainees, as well as recent developments in the legal system. We expand the discussion to general treatment and care of mentally ill detainees in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. In addition, we provide an allegory to the juvenile justice system and discuss cultural considerations. We conclude by highlighting the significant implications changes in the immigration justice system may have for forensic examiners and competency evaluations.
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