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Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Cases Reported at El Paso ICE Facility

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Recent reports indicate that two cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 have been identified at Camp East Montana, a large immigration detention facility located on Fort Bliss. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar revealed these findings during her visit to the facility, emphasizing ongoing health concerns. Despite ICE's denial of current tuberculosis cases, El Paso city officials confirmed that the affected individuals were treated and are no longer at the facility. The situation raises alarms about the health and safety conditions within the facility, which currently houses around 3,100 detainees, many of whom have chronic health issues. The facility has faced criticism for its management and treatment of detainees, particularly following previous incidents of medical neglect and fatalities.

Key Details: • Two tuberculosis cases and 18 COVID-19 cases reported. • Camp East Montana currently holds approximately 3,100 detainees. • ICE is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases within the facility. • Concerns about health conditions have been raised by immigration rights organizations.

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Laura Cruz-AcostaTricia McLaughlinDepartment of Homeland SecurityFort BlissICEVeronica EscobarCamp East Montana

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