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Adelita S. Grijalva: A toothache should never escalate into a fatal medical emergency, especially while someone is in government custody and…

On the recordJune 5, 2026
A toothache should never escalate into a fatal medical emergency, especially while someone is in government custody and entirely dependent on detention staff for access to care.
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Adelita S. Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Commenting on the death of Emmanuel Damas.

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