Nation's largest ICE detention facility 'wasted' millions, federal report says
Summary
A federal report found that the largest ICE detention center, Camp East Montana in Texas, wasted millions of dollars after a rushed opening. The report also identified problems with health, security, and missing evidence related to detainee deaths.Key Facts
- Camp East Montana opened in August 2025 with a $1.3 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Army and later controlled by ICE.
- The facility was opened quickly, resulting in poor planning and use of an inexperienced contractor for detention services.
- The Army paid full costs for services, like meals, even when no detainees were present.
- The center lacked key features such as security cameras, outdoor spaces for detainees, and meeting areas for legal visits.
- ICE did not inspect the facility before housing detainees, violating its own policies.
- Since opening, three people have died at the center, including Geraldo Lunas Campos, whose death was ruled a homicide.
- The contractor failed to provide important reports about use of force and deaths, and some evidence was missing or destroyed.
- DHS replaced the contractor and said it seeks to improve detention facilities.
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