The grievance system for U.S. immigration detention has largely collapsed, leaving detainees without oversight for mistreatment or medical neglect. Budget cuts to federal oversight offices and a lack of transparency have rendered the process ineffective.
U.S. immigration officials stated they did not disclose the death of Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man who had a seizure at a New Jersey detention center, because he was released from ICE custody prior to his death under a recent policy change.
Kurdish activist and asylum seeker Gabar Choli recounts being force-fed twice daily during an eight-month hunger strike in an ICE detention center in Texas, condemning the practice as torture.
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran detainee, died at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, prompting renewed calls from lawmakers and advocates to shut down the facility.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
ICE proposes draft contract terms for private detention centers stating state and local laws "shall not apply", despite a federal judge ruling such contracts cannot override state law, sparking concerns over inspection access and detainee conditions.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has withdrawn its appeal to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses as detention centers, abandoning a plan that was blocked by the state's denial of water permits due to inadequate local services. Governor Josh Shapiro stated the sites were unsuitable and posed risks.
CoreCivic has finalized the $1.5 billion sale of two major California immigration detention centers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The deal, which closed July 2, is part of a federal effort to expand detention capacity and reduce reliance on private facilities, despite ongoing scrutiny over conditions and legal challenges.
Seven individuals received prison sentences for a protest outside a Texas immigration center that led to a police officer being shot. Critics argue the case could redefine protest prosecution in the US and test free speech rights.
Seven individuals received prison sentences ranging from nearly two years to 50 years in federal court in Fort Worth for their roles in a July 4 shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the shooting was carried out by antifa members.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the shutdown of the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Everglades, which processed 21,000 deportations. Hailed by Trump but condemned by civil rights groups, the temporary facility faced criticism for inhumane conditions and environmental damage.
DHS Secretary Markywayne Mullin admitted to lawmakers that his predecessor, Kristi Noem, "maybe" didn't complete "due diligence" on $1 billion worth of warehouse purchases intended for immigration detention centers, acknowledging some locations are unfeasible and faced legal challenges.
Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, criticized for its conditions, has closed. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the facility, opened in July 2025, served its temporary purpose and detainees have been moved.
Eight individuals, including a former US Marine reservist, received lengthy prison sentences for a shooting during a July 4 protest outside a Texas immigration detention center. Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years, with others receiving 30-70 years. Prosecutors labeled the act 'terrorism' and linked the defendants to antifa, a designation the defense denied.
A protester was struck by a car outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, while demonstrating on Father's Day. The incident occurred as she held an upside-down American flag and blocked the entrance to the immigration detention center. Tensions escalated with allegations of pepper spray use by ICE officers.
All detainees at the South Florida Detention Center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have been moved to other facilities due to hurricane season concerns. Critics argue this is an excuse, citing poor conditions and the facility's opening during peak hurricane season.
All detainees have been moved from the South Florida Detention Center, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades to other facilities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited hurricane season concerns, but advocates argue it's an excuse for the facility's poor conditions and mistreatment.
ICE has relaxed operating standards for migrant detention centers, removing requirements for contractors to comply with state/local laws and pay detainees $1/day. This follows a request from The Geo Group, a major contractor with ties to former Trump officials, amid reports of record deaths and substandard conditions.
Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, NJ, faces accusations of arbitrary and cruel dress code enforcement against visitors, including young children. Families report being denied visits for clothing deemed "provocative" or violating undefined "gang color" rules, leading to distress and separation. Activists are providing free clothes to circumvent these policies.
Ladislav Petro, a Slovak national, escaped a Houston ICE detention center on March 15 by using a yoga mat to scale a wall. He was recaptured nearby within 24 hours. Petro had a criminal record and an Interpol Red Notice for child pornography.
A GAO report found millions wasted, detainee health endangered, and evidence destroyed at Camp East Montana, a large immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas. Opened in 2025, the facility has faced numerous violations and three deaths, including one ruled a homicide.
More than 80 people have been arrested after protests outside Delaney Hall in Newark, where demonstrators allege poor conditions for immigration detainees. Federal officials deny abuse, while New Jersey authorities have stepped in and the state has sued Geo Group.
A DHS watchdog report found staff at ICE's Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana violated rules against physical force, used chokeholds, and one officer stabbed a detainee with a pen. The report also cited unsanitary conditions and inadequate medical and legal support.
Protests and a hunger strike have begun at Delaney Hall migrant detention center in Newark, NJ, following a letter from 300 inmates detailing inadequate medical care and poor food quality. Governor Mikie Sherrill condemned ICE's denial of access, calling for the center's closure, while the state announced a lawsuit against the private operator.
