Camp East Montana
Coverage of Camp East Montana in the Nexus archive.
- 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.