A Government Accountability Office report identified sweeping management and safety failures at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Fort Bliss, Texas. Investigators found deficiencies in oversight, medical care and living conditions at the jail.
The GAO documented instances where detainees faced prolonged waits for medical attention and inadequate supervision. The report also cited problems with record-keeping and accountability among facility staff.
Fort Bliss has housed immigration detainees as part of the federal government’s expanded detention capacity. The findings add to a series of critical assessments of ICE facilities across the country.
ICE officials said they are reviewing the GAO recommendations. Congressional overseers called for immediate corrective action at the Texas site.
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