Bennie Thomspon
Coverage of Bennie Thomspon in the Nexus archive.
- Government watchdog: preventable deaths, millions wasted at Trump’s largest immigrant detention camp
A government watchdog report found preventable deaths, tuberculosis cases, and millions in wasted federal funds at Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas operated by the Department of Defense and ICE. The $1.3 billion contract for the facility led to financial waste, with payments made for services during periods of no detainee presence, and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit over inhumane conditions.
- 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.