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June 9, 2026
GAO Report Uncovers Severe Issues at ICE's Camp East Montana, Including Homicide Investigation
- The GAO report highlights serious oversight failures at ICE's Camp East Montana, including a homicide investigation into a detainee's death and missing evidence.
- Detainees with chronic health conditions, including tuberculosis, did not receive necessary medical treatment, raising significant health concerns.
- ICE terminated the contractor managing the facility due to ongoing performance issues and has contracted a new provider to improve care and oversight.
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- ICE guard lost a loaded gun inside country’s biggest detention center, government investigators sayJun 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM · Independent
- Watchdog finds waste and unsanitary conditions at ICE facility inside Fort BlissJun 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM · CBS News
- Problems at ICE facility include guard who lost loaded weapon, failure to test for tuberculosis, report saysJun 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM · NBC