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ICE Detainees Report Up to $150 Weekly Commissary Costs

8/23/2026

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Detainees at ICE centers reported spending up to $150 weekly on commissary food beyond basic meals.
Activists say commissary items cost up to three times supermarket prices.
Carlos, a Central American migrant, lost 40 pounds after eight months and spent $2,500 on commissary food.
ICE claims it provides three daily meals reviewed by certified dietitians and sufficient water.

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Detainees at ICE centers reported spending up to $150 weekly on commissary food beyond basic meals.
Activists say commissary items cost up to three times supermarket prices.
Carlos, a Central American migrant, lost 40 pounds after eight months and spent $2,500 on commissary food.
ICE claims it provides three daily meals reviewed by certified dietitians and sufficient water.