A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas is failing to meet basic standards for immigrant detention, according to a recent inspection report. The facility, called Camp East Montana, was built by private contractors in just two weeks and holds up to 2,700 migrants at a time. The report found that detainees were subjected to poor living conditions, including inadequate food, water, and medical care.
Detainees reported being held without access to telephones or tablets, and having limited opportunity to communicate with lawyers and family members. Some were even forced to use makeshift facilities for meals and showers. The facility’s design also raises concerns about the safety of both workers and detainees, with no approved security policy in place.
The inspection report highlights widespread violations of federal standards for immigrant detention, including inadequate medical care, poor sanitation, and lack of access to legal representation. This raises serious questions about the human rights of migrants being held at the facility and whether they are receiving the necessary treatment and care.
ICE officials have declined to comment on the report, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about the conditions in which migrant detention facilities operate and the need for greater oversight and accountability.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/09/16/ice-detention-center-immigration-violations