$1.3 billion contract
Coverage of $1.3 billion contract in the Nexus archive.
- GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
The Government Accountability Office reported that Camp East Montana, a Texas immigrant detention center, wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet safety standards. The facility, constructed under a $1.3 billion contract, faced tuberculosis outbreaks, detainee deaths, and inhumane conditions, prompting a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet safety standards. The facility, constructed on a military base, faced tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and legal challenges over inhumane conditions, with a $1.3 billion contract criticized for inefficiency and waste.