Congressman Andre Carson Calls for End to ICE Detention at Miami Correctional Facility Amid Concerns Over Detainee Welfare
Congressman Andre Carson is advocating for the cessation of ICE detention operations at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. This call follows his visit to the facility, which has a documented history of issues including serious physical and psychological harm to detainees, inadequate medical care, and denial of legal resources. During his visit, Carson observed concerns regarding insufficient clothing, basic hygiene items, and frequent lockdowns. An official inquiry sent to ICE by Carson revealed that detainees missed a significant 799 doses of medication. The Congressman highlighted that two individuals in ICE custody at the facility died within a two-month period earlier this year. He emphasizes that protecting the health and safety of those in ICE custody is a legal obligation, not an optional measure. Carson is scheduled to host a public report on the conditions at the facility with special guests from the ACLU of Indiana and the Indiana Organizing Project.