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Detention policy and enforcement

Policy choices, such as rising detention numbers and intensified enforcement, linked to increased health risks inside facilities

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Jan 26, 2026
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How have NGOs and oversight bodies documented medical care standards and failures in ICE-contracted detention facilities?

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and independent oversight bodies have documented a persistent gap between ’s written medical standards and on-the-ground medical practice in contracted detention ...

Feb 6, 2026

How many people have died in ICE custody since January 2024

From January 2024 through early February 2026, public reporting and government releases show that people died in custody, and depending on which counts are combined the total could be as high as 49; t...