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GAO Report Reveals Deadly Failures at Texas ICE Detention Facility

09 June 2026 13:50

A new GAO report reveals severe mismanagement at Camp East Montana, a Texas ICE detention facility, leading to three detainee deaths and millions in wasted funds. - Evidence in one death was missing or destroyed.

- Contractor had no prior detention experience and failed to provide adequate medical care. - Facility lacked security cameras, ADA compliance, and proper sanitation.

- Millions wasted on services not needed due to contract flaws. The report underscores systemic failures in the Trump administration's detention policies, prompting calls for accountability.

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