Lawsuit Filed Against ICE for Inhumane Conditions at East Montana Facility

The ACLU of Texas and several human rights organizations have initiated a lawsuit against ICE, seeking to halt operations at Camp East Montana due to severe allegations of medical neglect, excessive force, and inhumane treatment of detainees. The facility, which houses approximately 2,500 detainees, has been cited for numerous violations of national detention standards, including a months-long measles outbreak and reports of violence from guards. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, aims to classify the case as a class action and highlights the dire living conditions and mental health deterioration among detainees. Plaintiffs include four detainees who have shared harrowing experiences of abuse and neglect, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in immigration detention practices.

Key Details: • Lawsuit filed on May 30, 2026, in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. • Camp East Montana, located on Fort Bliss land, has faced accusations of severe human rights violations since its opening in August 2023. • Detainees report inadequate medical care, poor living conditions, and coercion to abandon their immigration cases. • The facility is currently holding about 2,500 individuals, with calls for its closure increasing.