‘Worse than a prison“: 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE’s largest detention camp

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By MORGAN LEE, RYAN J. FOLEY and MICHAEL BIESECKERMarch 6, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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An Associated Press report reveals serious issues at the Camp East Montana immigrant detention center in El Paso, Texas, the largest ICE facility in the U.S. Data from 911 calls, interviews, and court filings describe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and emotional distress since the camp's opening in mid-August. Detainees report unsanitary conditions, difficulty accessing healthcare, inadequate food, and fear of security guards. The camp averaged nearly one 911 call per day in its first five months, including reports of assaults, suicide attempts, seizures, and medical emergencies involving pregnant women and elderly detainees. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson disputes claims of substandard conditions, asserting that detainees receive adequate care.

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