Officers at Texas immigration detention facility accused of beatings and sexual abuse

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Lorena Figueroa in El PasoDecember 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM

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A coalition of civil rights organizations has accused officers at the Camp East Montana immigration detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas of mistreating detainees. In a letter to ICE and Fort Bliss officials, the groups allege beatings, sexual abuse, and the clandestine deportation of non-Mexican nationals into Mexico. The accusations are based on sworn testimony from over 45 detainees. The organizations are calling for the immediate closure of the camp, where over 2,700 detainees are held. DHS has denied the allegations, stating that claims of inhumane conditions and abuse are false. The letter has been copied to the Department of Homeland Security office of inspector general and the Senate armed forces committee.

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Todd Lyons 50% United States ×260% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×370% Fort Bliss ×280%

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