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Calls for Closure: Camp East Montana's Dire Conditions Exposed

3/7/2026

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Camp East Montana opened in August 2026 as the largest ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas.
Data from over 130 911 calls reveal medical emergencies, including suicide attempts and severe health issues.
Detainees report unsanitary conditions, limited healthcare access, and violence from security personnel.
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) has called for closure, citing inadequate food and living conditions.
Inspection results remain undisclosed despite more than 60 federal standards.

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Story summary

Camp East Montana opened in August 2026 as the largest ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas.
Data from over 130 911 calls reveal medical emergencies, including suicide attempts and severe health issues.
Detainees report unsanitary conditions, limited healthcare access, and violence from security personnel.
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) has called for closure, citing inadequate food and living conditions.
Inspection results remain undisclosed despite more than 60 federal standards.