Lawsuit Filed Over Conditions at Texas Immigration Detention Facility
A federal lawsuit alleges inadequate medical care and mistreatment at a tent facility on Fort Bliss that has operated for nine months. Three deaths have occurred, and inspectors documented dozens of violations earlier this year.
truthout.orgA federal lawsuit has been filed against immigration enforcement authorities over conditions at a tent facility on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The facility, known as Camp East Montana, opened nine months ago and currently holds detainees. The complaint cites three deaths at the site, including one ruled a homicide by the medical examiner after the individual was choked.
Inspectors identified 49 violations during a February review.
Allegations in the Lawsuit The filing describes guards beating detainees, near-zero medical care, and the spread of diseases such as measles inside the tents. Officials initially described one death as resulting from medical distress. A $1.2 billion contract funds the operation. A government statement maintains that the facility meets federal standards. The case is now pending in federal court.
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