NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 16, 2026United States
Report Alleges Abuse and Poor Conditions at Camp East Montana Detention Center
A new 84-page report from Human Rights Watch and the ACLU alleges that detainees at the Camp East Montana facility in Texas have faced physical abuse, medical neglect, and unsanitary living conditions. Of 71 detainees interviewed, 64 reported experiencing or witnessing physical violence by staff. The Department of Homeland Security has denied these claims, calling them 'categorically false.'
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The report highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of migrants in federal custody and the management of government contracts at the Fort Bliss detention site, which has seen three deaths since opening.
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