Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility

Associated Press (AP)EN 11 min read 100% complete by By MORGAN LEE, RYAN J. FOLEY and MICHAEL BIESECKERMarch 6, 2026 at 02:23 PM

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Data from 911 calls, detainee interviews, and court filings reveal troubling conditions at the Camp East Montana immigrant detention center in El Paso, Texas. The reports, dated around February and March 2026, indicate frequent medical emergencies, including suicide attempts, seizures, and injuries from fights. The evidence suggests that the facility, located on a U.S. Army base, suffers from overcrowding, medical neglect, and malnutrition. Detainees have reported emotional distress and a lack of necessary medical care, such as medication for chronic conditions. The facility, comprised of hardened tents, was initially built by the Trump administration.

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