Lawsuit Filed Against ICE for Alleged Abuses at Camp East Montana Detention Center

The ACLU of Texas and several human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against ICE, seeking to halt operations at Camp East Montana due to severe allegations of medical neglect, excessive use of force, and inhumane living conditions. The lawsuit highlights numerous violations found during a federal inspection in February, including a measles outbreak and reports of detainees being coerced into signing deportation documents. With approximately 2,500 individuals detained, the facility, which opened in August 2020, has faced increasing scrutiny and calls for closure following reports of violence and three deaths, one ruled a homicide. The plaintiffs are requesting the case be treated as a class action to address widespread abuses.

Key Details: • Lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. • Approximately 2,500 detainees currently held at Camp East Montana. • Facility opened in August 2020 on Fort Bliss land. • Plaintiffs include four detainees and various human rights organizations. • Concerns raised about medical care, food quality, and living conditions.