Contract for El Paso ICE Center Is Under Review, Homeland Security Says

Representative Veronica Escobar announced that the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the contract for the El Paso ICE Center in Texas on Tuesday, following growing scrutiny over living conditions and a measles outbreak at Camp East Montana. The facility has faced increasing criticism from advocacy groups and lawmakers regarding its overcrowded conditions and inadequate healthcare provisions, which have contributed to the spread of infectious diseases among detainees. Escobar encouraged community members to 'remain vigilant' and emphasized that even if the facility closes, El Paso could remain a central part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, potentially through alternative detention arrangements. The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been purchasing warehouses in the area, suggesting they may be preparing to relocate or expand detention operations despite the current challenges at the existing facility.