Washington (CNN) Immigration authorities are force-feeding and hydrating six detainees in Texas, after 11 migrants in federal custody declared a hunger strike.

"Nine of the 11 detainees missed their ninth consecutive meal, triggering hunger strike protocols, in late December and early January," said Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson Dani Bennett in a statement.

Two others began their hunger strike on January 30, according to ICE.

"Non-consensual" hydration and feeding for six detainees was authorized by a federal judge in the Western District of Texas, "where applicable."

Ruby Kaur, a Michigan-based lawyer, who is representing two detainees participating in the hunger strike, told CNN that the strike includes some Indians from the state of Punjab and has been ongoing for almost a month.

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