Reports Surge of Hunger, Illness in Overcrowded ICE Detention Centers Nationwide
Reports Surge of Hunger, Illness in Overcrowded ICE Detention Centers Nationwide A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers across at least seven states, with detainees and advocates reporting widespread hunger, severe food shortages, and spoiled meals. These critical issues are leading to illness and significant weight loss among those held, exacerbated by severe overcrowding. As of mid-June, ICE was detaining nearly 60,000 people, almost 45% above congressionally funded capacity, with numbers exceeding…