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ICE Extends Detention Contract Amid Abuse Allegations | Texas News
ICE is extending a no-bid contract for the controversial El Paso detention center, Camp East Montana, through September 2027 — potentially costing taxpayers over $1.2 billion — despite mounting criticism over documented abuse, unsafe conditions, and three detainee deaths since its opening. Lawmakers and advocates demand closure, while ICE defends the move as necessary to avoid operational chaos and ensure detainee safety, even as the facility’s operator, Amentum, faces scrutiny for poor performance and lack of detention experience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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