A woman in federal immigration detention was hospitalized after authorities allegedly delayed medical care for weeks, according to court filings from her attorney.

Hayam El Gamal, a mother of five held at a detention facility in Dilley, Texas, had reported chest pain and discovered an abnormal growth in her chest area. Her lawyer stated that detention center officials refused to authorize a CT scan for several weeks despite her symptoms.

El Gamal was eventually taken to an emergency room for treatment. Medical imaging later revealed a mass and fluid on her heart, according to court records cited by her attorney.

El Gamal is the ex-wife of an individual facing firebombing charges, though she has not been charged with any crimes related to that case. Her detention status stems from immigration proceedings.

The case has prompted calls from advocates for her immediate release on medical grounds. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not publicly commented on the specific allegations regarding the delay in medical care.

Medical care in immigration detention facilities has been a subject of ongoing scrutiny and litigation, with advocates frequently raising concerns about access to adequate healthcare for detainees.