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Senators Demand Action on Detention Facility's Poor Conditions

1/21/2026

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) visited California City Detention Facility, run by CoreCivic.
They raised concerns about inadequate medical care and poor living conditions, including contaminated water.
Padilla noted many detainees, including a diabetic woman, have not received necessary medical treatment.
Opened in August, the facility has faced scrutiny and a federal lawsuit alleging medical neglect.
The senators aim to raise attention as detentions rise nationwide.

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) visited California City Detention Facility, run by CoreCivic.
They raised concerns about inadequate medical care and poor living conditions, including contaminated water.
Padilla noted many detainees, including a diabetic woman, have not received necessary medical treatment.
Opened in August, the facility has faced scrutiny and a federal lawsuit alleging medical neglect.
The senators aim to raise attention as detentions rise nationwide.