ICE Detention Deaths Hit Record Pace as Camp East Montana, Already Cited for 49 Violations, Records Three Detainee Deaths Since October
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Since October, 25 people have died in ICE detention nationwide, including three at Camp East Montana — a nearly 3,000‑bed Fort Bliss facility whose February ICE Office of Detention Oversight inspection documented 49 deficiencies across use of force, restraints, medical care and security. Initially run by a contractor with no prior detention experience and now operated by Amentum, the camp has been accused by detainees and the ACLU of coercion and abuse, with one January death ruled a homicide by autopsy and other deaths disputed, while ICE says it is implementing remedial steps.