NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 18, 2026San Diego
Project on Government Oversight reports high health ratings for ICE detention centers
A new investigation by the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) finds that immigration detention centers are receiving high health and safety ratings despite an increase in reported deaths. The report examines the consistency of internal inspection scores during the Trump administration.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
The report highlights a discrepancy between internal government safety ratings and reported mortality rates in facilities housing immigrants, raising questions about the reliability of current oversight mechanisms.
Key Facts
- The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) conducted an investigation into ICE detention center health and safety ratings.
- ICE detention centers are receiving high health and safety scores from internal inspections.
- There has been an increase in deaths within these detention facilities.
- The report covers data from the Trump administration period.
Who's Mentioned
organizationCoreCivic“For-profit prison company that manages detention centers.”locationAdelanto ICE Processing Center“Facility noted for having the highest number of deaths since August 2025.”personTrump“The administration under which the detention center ratings were issued.”organizationProject on Government Oversight“Non-profit organization that authored the report on ICE detention center ratings”organizationGEO Group“For-profit prison company that manages detention centers.”organizationICE“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency responsible for detention c”