Lawsuit claims unsafe conditions at Texas ICE detention camp put immigrants at risk
A new court filing alleges that dangerous health hazards at Camp East Montana in west Texas place detained immigrants in danger of injury or death.
Legal action filed in El Paso
Attorneys submitted fresh documents to federal court in the western district of Texas on Thursday night. This filing marks the first legal challenge specifically targeting Camp East Montana since it opened last year. The lawsuit argues that current safety standards are being violated at this large desert facility.
Experts warn of preventable harm
Correctional expert Dean Williams testified that conditions there shock the conscience and exceed those found in secure state prisons. Doctor Jeffrey Keller added that poor healthcare has already led to preventable deaths within the camp. Both men stated that all people held there face a serious risk of injury or death.
Violations persist despite government reports
The alleged hazards continue even though federal and outside groups have reported dozens of standard violations since opening. Officials note the facility is the largest immigration detention center in the United States. Most individuals held there do not have criminal records according to the new documents.
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