Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal report has revealed serious mismanagement at Camp East Montana, the largest ICE detention facility in the U.S., located at Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas. The Government Accountability Office documented unsafe conditions leading to detainee deaths and suffering, while millions in taxpayer dollars were wasted on unnecessary services. The facility, which opened in August 2022, failed to meet ICE standards, lacked proper medical care, and had inadequate security measures. Additionally, evidence related to a detainee's death was reported missing. The Department of Homeland Security has since replaced the contractor managing the facility to improve conditions.
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