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ICE to Equip Officers with Body Cameras, Limits Public Video Release

ICE to Equip Officers with Body Cameras, Limits Public Video Release

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to equip its officers with body cameras by the end of September. However, the agency's policy allows for selective release of footage, stating that videos will only be made public if it is in the agency's 'best interests.' This policy grants ICE significant discretion over what footage is released, potentially keeping certain high-profile incidents from public view. The move comes after recent fatal shootings by ICE officers have increased calls for accountability. The agency has spent $30.9 million on body camera equipment, with plans to distribute cameras to all field officers.
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ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident
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Federal Buyout of Leavenworth Detention Center Raises Oversight Concerns

Federal Buyout of Leavenworth Detention Center Raises Oversight Concerns

The sale of the Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, to the federal government has raised questions about the future of community oversight agreements. CoreCivic, the company managing the facility, announced it expects to continue operations under its existing federal contract. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have not clarified the status of the special use permit and performance agreement previously negotiated with the city. Local officials and residents are concerned about the implications of the sale, particularly regarding the oversight and management of the facility.
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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal Conducts Unannounced Visit to ICE Facility in Massachusetts

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal Conducts Unannounced Visit to ICE Facility in Massachusetts

U.S. Representative Richard Neal, a Democrat from Springfield, recently made an unannounced visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Burlington, Massachusetts. The visit was part of his congressional oversight duties, aimed at ensuring humane treatment and timely processing of detainees. Neal's visit follows the recent death of an ICE detainee, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, at a New Jersey facility, which has raised concerns about detainee treatment. Neal emphasized the importance of such visits to hold immigration officials accountable and to counter claims by President Trump that ICE focuses on detaining only the most dangerous individuals. During his visit, Neal reported that ICE officials cooperated with his inquiries.
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New Jersey Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Delaney Hall ICE Facility Following Detainee Death

New Jersey Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Delaney Hall ICE Facility Following Detainee Death

New Jersey civil rights officials have initiated an investigation into Delaney Hall, a privately operated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark, following the death of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a detainee from El Salvador. Lopez-Cornejo died in custody after a medical emergency, raising concerns about the facility's medical care. The investigation, announced by the state attorney-general, will examine whether the actions or inactions of GEO Group employees, who manage the facility, violated detainees' civil rights. This development follows previous protests at Delaney Hall over alleged inadequate medical care and poor living conditions. The facility has been a focal point for demonstrations, with local politicians arrested during protests earlier this year.
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Legislative Proposal Targets Medical Neglect in ICE Detention Centers

Legislative Proposal Targets Medical Neglect in ICE Detention Centers

A new legislative proposal, the Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026, has been introduced by U.S. Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove to address medical neglect in ICE detention facilities, including the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. The bill aims to create a database for medical complaints from detainees, allowing them, their lawyers, and family members to file complaints confidentially. The proposal comes in response to reports of inadequate medical care, including the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who suffered from a gunshot wound while detained. The bill seeks to ensure that board-certified medical practitioners review complaints and provide appropriate treatment. The initiative highlights ongoing concerns about the conditions in ICE facilities, with recent oversight visits revealing worsening conditions and multiple deaths allegedly linked to substandard medical care.
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Protect Act to Limit ICE Activities

Massachusetts Governor Signs Protect Act to Limit ICE Activities

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has signed the Protect Act, a law designed to limit the activities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the state. The legislation expands protections against warrantless civil immigration arrests in locations such as courthouses, public schools, child care centers, and healthcare facilities. This move follows an executive order previously signed by Healey, further restricting ICE's operations on state and private property. The Protect Act is described as the strongest law of its kind in the nation, aiming to safeguard public safety and protect individuals from what Healey describes as ICE's aggressive tactics.
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Rep. John Larson Introduces Bill to End TSA and ICE Coordination Amid Covert Operations

Rep. John Larson Introduces Bill to End TSA and ICE Coordination Amid Covert Operations

Representative John B. Larson has introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act, aiming to terminate the coordination between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move follows reports of covert ICE operations at Bradley Airport, where residents were allegedly detained by unidentified ICE agents. The bill seeks to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from using passenger data for immigration enforcement and to protect critics of ICE from retaliation. The legislation is co-sponsored by several other representatives and endorsed by numerous organizations advocating for immigrant rights.
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Federal Government Acquires Minnesota's Prairie Correctional Facility Amidst Policy Shifts

Federal Government Acquires Minnesota's Prairie Correctional Facility Amidst Policy Shifts

The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, has been sold to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for nearly $500 million. This acquisition is part of a broader federal strategy to expand detention capacity, following a new five-year contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The sale, announced by CoreCivic, the facility's owner, is part of a larger transaction that includes another facility in Kansas. The purchase has raised concerns about potential loss of property tax revenue for Swift County, as federal ownership may exempt the property from local taxes. The facility, which has been idle since 2010, is expected to reopen with detainees arriving by the fourth quarter of the year.
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Lawmakers Demand Accountability from ICE and GEO Group Over Detention Center Violations

Lawmakers Demand Accountability from ICE and GEO Group Over Detention Center Violations

Congresswoman Summer Lee, along with Representatives Madeleine Dean and Chris Deluzio, has demanded answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group regarding violations at the Moshannon Valley Detention Center in Pennsylvania. The lawmakers criticized GEO's failure to meet federal standards for staffing and medical care, as well as obstructing congressional oversight. They highlighted past incidents, including deaths at the facility, and emphasized the systemic issues stemming from GEO's for-profit model. The lawmakers are seeking transparency and accountability, questioning the compliance with federal contracts and the involvement of former ICE and DHS officials with GEO.
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New Surprise tool tracks ICE facility updates. How to use it

New Surprise tool tracks ICE facility updates. How to use it

Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor said the city launched a website to provide "verified, factual information" about ICE's plans for a detention center.