Camp East Montana

Camp East Montana, located on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is a large Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility that opened in the summer of 2025. It's newsworthy due to reports of alarming conditions, including frequent medical and mental health emergencies, attempted suicides, and violence. Recent developments include the death of at least two detainees, one of which was classified as a homicide due to asphyxia. 911 call records and detainee interviews paint a picture of overcrowding and inadequate medical care, leading to accusations of 'abject cruelty'. The Trump administration is reportedly planning to close the facility less than eight months after its opening, highlighting the controversy and scrutiny surrounding its operation and the treatment of detainees. The facility's existence and the reported conditions raise significant concerns about the human rights and treatment of migrants in ICE custody.