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Medical Neglect in Detention Facilities

The issue of medical neglect in detention facilities, including the failure to properly monitor people at risk of suicide and inadequate medical staff.

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Jan 22, 2026
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Which ICE facilities reported the most in‑custody deaths in 2025 and what inspections or findings followed?

In , recorded its deadliest year since 2004 with roughly 31–32 people dying in custody, and reporting and watchdog reviews identify ), ) and ) as among the facilities that have held the most deaths hi...

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 ...