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ICE’s Fort Bliss tents lack meds, communication, basic care

7/16/2026

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Detention tents at Fort Bliss in El Paso lack basic human accommodations.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) currently detains more than 60,000 people nationwide, with Fort Bliss serving as its largest facility.
Some detainees at Fort Bliss report being denied necessary medication and cut off from communication.
The Bulwark Podcast episode features Tim Miller and New Yorker reporter Jon Blitzer discussing these immigration issues.

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Story summary

Detention tents at Fort Bliss in El Paso lack basic human accommodations.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) currently detains more than 60,000 people nationwide, with Fort Bliss serving as its largest facility.
Some detainees at Fort Bliss report being denied necessary medication and cut off from communication.
The Bulwark Podcast episode features Tim Miller and New Yorker reporter Jon Blitzer discussing these immigration issues.