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Congresswoman Exposes Violations at Costly Detention Facility

9/23/2025

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) raised concerns after detainees arrived at Camp East Montana on August 1 and access was denied.
She noted understaffing, lack of family/legal access, and detainees reported illness from poor food and water.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspectors cited 60 violations; the facility costs $1.24 billion, part of a $45 billion Republican-approved budget.

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Story summary

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) raised concerns after detainees arrived at Camp East Montana on August 1 and access was denied.
She noted understaffing, lack of family/legal access, and detainees reported illness from poor food and water.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspectors cited 60 violations; the facility costs $1.24 billion, part of a $45 billion Republican-approved budget.