A new state investigation reveals that six people died in California immigration detention centers over the past year as overcrowded facilities struggled to provide basic medical care. - Four deaths occurred at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, and two at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico.
- The detention population surged by more than 150% due to the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign. - State investigators documented strained medical resources, including a facility with only one physician for nearly 1,000 detainees.
- Detainees reported inadequate food, extreme cold, and unsanitary conditions, while the Trump administration rolled back federal protections for detainees. The report concludes that the federal government and private facility operators must reform their practices or face dire consequences.