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Fort Bliss Facility: Largest U.S. Immigrant Detention Center Opens Amid Violations

10/15/2025

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The Camp East Montana immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss, El Paso, will house 5,000 detainees, becoming the largest in the United States.
As of September 23, it held 1,860 men and 159 women, with aerial photos showing a rise in temporary structures since August.
Oversight visits by Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) follow reports of over 60 violations in 50 days, including inadequate medical care and poor food quality.

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Story summary

The Camp East Montana immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss, El Paso, will house 5,000 detainees, becoming the largest in the United States.
As of September 23, it held 1,860 men and 159 women, with aerial photos showing a rise in temporary structures since August.
Oversight visits by Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) follow reports of over 60 violations in 50 days, including inadequate medical care and poor food quality.