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Escobar Slams Camp East Montana After COVID, TB Outbreaks

2/7/2026

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Two tuberculosis cases and 18 COVID-19 cases have been reported at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) criticized management by Acquisition Logistics, LLC for inadequate medical services despite a $1.24 billion contract.
Since opening in August 2025, the center has faced scrutiny for emergency calls and detainee violence.
Three detainees have died, one ruled a homicide, and DHS plans more centers in the area.

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Two tuberculosis cases and 18 COVID-19 cases have been reported at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) criticized management by Acquisition Logistics, LLC for inadequate medical services despite a $1.24 billion contract.
Since opening in August 2025, the center has faced scrutiny for emergency calls and detainee violence.
Three detainees have died, one ruled a homicide, and DHS plans more centers in the area.