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Senate Probe Finds 510 Credible Abuses in Immigration Detention as DHS Denounces Report

It escalates tensions over accountability following DHS’s public denial of mistreatment in custody.

Overview

  • Sen. Jon Ossoff’s investigation identifies 510 credible reports of abuse in ICE detention centers across multiple states.
  • The report details 41 allegations of physical or sexual assault, 18 instances of child mistreatment and 14 cases of pregnant detainees denied adequate medical care.
  • Investigators reviewed court records, inspected six facilities and interviewed 46 detainees along with correctional staff and DHS whistleblowers.
  • DHS publicly rejected the allegations as false in a social media post, asserting detainees receive proper meals, medical attention and legal access.
  • Lawmakers are pushing for expanded oversight while advocacy groups prepare new litigation over alleged overcrowding and medical neglect.