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.