Camp East Montana
Coverage of Camp East Montana in the Nexus archive.
- Two More Appeals Courts Rule Against Trump’s Detention Policy
Two appeals courts have ruled against Trump’s detention policy. The article mentions a detention facility at Camp East Montana in El Paso, built at Fort Bliss.
- ICE rejects calls to close Camp East Montana, extends no-bid contract
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to keep Camp East Montana, a large detention facility in El Paso, Texas, open for at least another year despite reported human rights abuses. ICE intends to extend the no-bid contract of the firm operating the facility through an unspecified period.
- ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died
ICE has extended the lease on a Texas detention center, Camp East Montana, where three migrants have died since its opening last year.
- ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana, a Texas detention center, through 2027, despite allegations of human rights abuses including beatings, denial of medical care, and deaths. Critics, including advocacy groups and Democratic members of Congress, have called for the facility's closure, citing unsafe conditions and waste of taxpayer funds.
- ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to extend a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana in Texas through 2027, despite allegations of human rights abuses and calls for closure from advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers. The extension, which could cost taxpayers an additional $776 million, follows reports of detainee mistreatment, unsafe conditions, and at least three deaths at the facility. ICE cited operational and humanitarian risks as reasons for avoiding a competitive bidding process.
- ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to extend a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. for Camp East Montana in Texas through 2027, despite reports of human rights abuses and calls for closure from advocacy groups and Democratic members of Congress. The extension could cost taxpayers an additional $776 million, following a $452 million initial contract awarded in March 2025 after a prior contractor was removed for poor performance.
- Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU documents human rights abuses at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas, with 90% of 71 detainees interviewed reporting beatings or witnessing abuse. The facility, located at Fort Bliss, is accused of denying medical care, providing inedible meals, and blocking communication, though DHS denies the allegations. At least three detainees have died since the camp opened.
- Beaten, abused, underfed: life inside an ICE detention facility in Texas
Detainees at an ICE detention facility in Texas reported being beaten by guards, denied medical care, and prevented from contacting family and lawyers, according to a report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU. The report is based on 80 interviews with detainees at Camp East Montana, located at the US Army’s Fort.
- Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU reveals that detainees at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas frequently experienced beatings, denied medical care, and faced inhumane living conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported personal assaults or witnessing abuse, with three deaths linked to the facility. The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for mismanagement, and a new contractor failed to resolve ongoing issues.
- Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU details widespread human rights abuses at ICE's Camp East Montana facility in Texas, including frequent beatings, denial of medical care, and inhumane living conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported experiencing or witnessing physical abuse, and three detainees have died since the facility opened in August.
- Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU details widespread abuse at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas, including beatings, denied medical care, and inhumane conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported experiencing or witnessing staff violence, while three detainees have died since the facility opened in August.
- Report: Family of migrant who died at Camp East Montana files lawsuit
The family of Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban national who died at Camp East Montana, has filed a lawsuit. Campos reported to staff that he was not receiving adequate mental health care prior to his death, according to a Washington Post report.
- Scripps News' 'ICE Inc.' investigation tracks tax dollars flowing to companies running immigration lockups
Scripps News' investigation 'ICE Inc.' reveals corporate owners of immigration detention centers are generating record revenues from government contracts under President Trump's deportation policies. The report highlights inhumane conditions, including medical distress and prolonged detention of children at the Dilley center in Texas, and a $1.2 billion no-bid contract for Camp East Montana, a new detention facility with severe infrastructure issues.
- Over 3,500 people were detained during Operation Metro Surge. Here’s where they went.
Over 3,500 immigrants were detained during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, with most sent to Camp East Montana in Texas. Nearly half were deported, primarily to Mexico and Ecuador, despite the operation's focus on Somali Minnesotans. The Trump administration's goal of 1 million annual removals was not met, with only 1,700 deportations from Minnesota in three months.
- Nation's largest ICE detention facility 'wasted' millions, federal report says
A federal report alleges that Camp East Montana, the nation's largest ICE detention facility, wasted millions of dollars and failed to meet requirements for health, security, and use of force documentation.
- Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
A report claims ICE wasted millions and endangered detainees at Camp East Montana, the largest immigration facility in Texas. Concerns about conditions at the facility have been raised by immigration lawyers and rights advocates since its opening last year.
- Largest ICE detention hub wasted millions in rush to open, report says
The largest ICE detention hub, Camp East Montana, wasted millions in its rushed opening and has faced reports of harsh conditions. The facility, which can hold up to 5,000 detainees, has seen three deaths among migrants held there.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana detention facility led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and wasted millions in taxpayer funds. The GAO report highlighted issues like inadequate medical care, security failures, and missing evidence in a detainee's death.
- 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, operated by the Department of Defense and ICE, faced issues including tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and a $1.3 billion contract that led to significant financial waste.
- Problems at ICE facility include guard who lost loaded weapon, failure to test for tuberculosis, report says
The ICE facility at Camp East Montana outside El Paso, Texas, has experienced problems including a guard losing a loaded weapon and failure to test for tuberculosis. Outbreaks of tuberculosis and measles have occurred at the facility.
- Texas ICE facility spent $11.5 million on guards, medical services, transportation and meals weeks before the camp even held detainees, GAO finds
A federal report found mismanagement at Texas's Camp East Montana ICE facility led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and $11.5 million spent on services before detainees were held there. Issues included inadequate medical care, security lapses like a lost firearm, and a tuberculosis outbreak due to flawed screening.
- Largest ICE Detention Hub Wasted Millions in Rush to Open, Report Says
A report states that the largest ICE detention hub wasted millions in its rushed opening. Migrants at Camp East Montana in Fort Bliss, El Paso, described harsh conditions there.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and millions in wasted funds. Issues included inadequate medical care, a tuberculosis outbreak, and contractor failures, prompting ICE to replace the facility's operator.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions, detainee deaths, and millions in wasted funds. The GAO report highlighted inadequate medical care, security failures, and a tuberculosis outbreak linked to contractor negligence, with the DHS replacing the facility's contractor.
- GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
A Government Accountability Office report revealed that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funds 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 by the ACLU and criticism from congressional Democrats.
- 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.
- Watchdog finds millions of dollars wasted at Texas detention center
A Government Accountability Office report found that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funds and failed to meet basic detention standards. The facility, built on a military base, faced issues including tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and a lawsuit over inhumane conditions. A $1.3 billion contract for the site led to significant financial waste, including payments for services during periods with no detainees.
- 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.
- Rights groups allege abuses at largest US immigrations detention center
Human rights groups including the ACLU filed a lawsuit against ICE, alleging abuse and inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, the largest U.S. immigration detention center. The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU, Human Rights Watch, the Texas Civil Rights Project, and others.
- Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Immigrant detainees are suing the federal government over alleged 'inhumane' conditions at the Camp East Montana ICE facility in El Paso, Texas. The lawsuit claims detainees faced abuse and horrific treatment at the facility.
- Suit filed against ICE over ‘dire’ conditions at largest US immigration detention facility
A lawsuit was filed against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over conditions at Texas’s Camp East Montana, the largest US immigration detention facility. Plaintiffs allege dangerous and abusive environments, including abhorrent medical care, inappropriate use of force, and unsanitary living conditions.
- ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas
A lawsuit has been filed against ICE alleging 'inhumane' conditions at the Camp East Montana detention facility located in West Texas. The facility, situated at Fort Bliss, is under scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.
- ‘Psychological torture’: outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp
Detainees at the ICE-run Camp East Montana in Texas report severe abuse and harsh conditions, including extreme cold, dust, and leaking tents. The facility's operations contribute to energy waste and climate impact, sparking global outcry over immigration detention practices.