cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/48086952

The reality is that ICE has a long track record of abusing detainees. A 2022 survey of 85 clinicians found that of the roughly 1,300 patients they had treated, all of them had experienced adverse health conditions related to their time in detention. This includes patients “with vaccine-preventable conditions acquired in detention,” “whose medication was taken away or denied access to” and “with chronic conditions that worsened during detention.”

A 2024 report on preventable deaths in immigration detention centers similarly found that 95 percent of deaths reported by ICE between 2017 and 2021 would have been preventable if adequate medical care had been provided.

Ultimately, Homeland Security must be held responsible for its treatment of detainees. Policies requiring ICE to report on deaths, including those occurring after detainees are released, are crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability.