Key facts
- Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit alleging human rights abuses at the largest U.S. immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas.
- Three people have died at the Camp East Montana facility since it opened.
- The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU, Human Rights Watch, and the Texas Civil Rights Project on behalf of four detainees.
- The suit names U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as defendants.
- A February inspection found 49 violations of detention standards, including issues with use of force and medical care.
The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about the conditions and treatment of individuals within U.S. immigration detention facilities. These centers are often criticized for overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and lack of basic necessities, leading to legal challenges aimed at enforcing humane standards and accountability.