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Third Death in 44 Days at Texas ICE Detention Camp

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Above: An ICE vehicle in Broadview, Illinois. Image credit: Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu/Getty Image

The Spin

Border policies that released individuals on parole created the conditions requiring expanded detention capacity in the first place, and ICE is doing its best to get criminals off the street and treat them humanely. ICE provides comprehensive medical care with 24-hour emergency access and health screenings within 12 hours of arrival, ensuring detained individuals reside in safe and humane environments. The previousObama administration allowed 56 deaths in ICE custody without public outcry, yet current operations faceare facing disproportionate scrutiny. Border policies that released individuals on parole created the conditions requiring expanded detention capacity in the first place.

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Camp East Montana representsis a humanitarian disaster with a disturbing pattern of beatings,threatening sexual abuse, medical neglect and coerciveharming threats against detained immigrants. The facility at Fort Bliss, hastily opened despite congressional warnings, has become the country's largest immigration detention center where preventable deaths continue. A complete and transparent investigation into conditions at this sprawling tent camp is absolutely necessary.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 49% chance that the United States will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before Jan. 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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