Imprisoned journalist faces horrifying conditions
Imprisoned journalist faces horrifying conditions Aug. 21, 2026 / Freedom of the Press Foundation On a video call with his family from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California, journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias holds up a bottle of drinking water full of wormlike creatures. Screenshot via The SoCal Local/YouTube Dear Friend of Press Freedom: An imprisoned journalist in Los Angeles has endured months of violence and medical neglect at the hands of federal agents. Plus, Disney takes a stand against the FCC’s anti-press antics, and you can too. Sign Up. Take Action. Join our email list to stay up to date on the issues and learn how you can help protect journalists and sources everywhere. Full Name Email Address Subscribe See all newsletters Imprisoned journalist faces horrifying conditions Los Angeles-based journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias has been in ICE detention for more than 300 days. Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Deputy Director of Advocacy Adam Rose w...
