Key facts
- A U.S. government watchdog report identified significant issues at the Camp East Montana immigration detention center in Texas.
- The facility failed to issue use-of-force reports and had missing evidence related to a detainee's death.
- Seriously ill detainees with chronic conditions like diabetes and HIV did not receive adequate medical treatment.
- Tens of millions in taxpayer dollars were wasted due to rushed contracts awarded to inexperienced firms.
- The detention center was erected under the Trump administration using an expedited military contracting process.
A U.S. government watchdog report has flagged a federal immigration detention center in Texas for significant failures in oversight, medical care, and financial management. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Camp East Montana detention center, built under the Trump administration, failed to issue critical use-of-force reports and had missing evidence related to detainee deaths. The report also highlighted that seriously ill detainees with chronic conditions such as diabetes and HIV did not receive adequate treatment plans.