As ICE ramps up operations, criticism grows regarding the conditions at its Burlington facility. The experiences of detainees, such as Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who reported humiliating and overcrowded conditions, are raising concerns. This scrutiny has been echoed by Democratic lawmakers who oppose ICE's practices, while the agency refutes the claims, alleging that they are politically motivated. Attorney Robin Nice emphasized the severe degradation of conditions at the facility, which is meant for short-term detentions but is witnessing extended stays due to rising enforcement activities.
ICE leaders are vigorously denying the allegations and accusing Democratic officials of using the claims to further prioritize 'criminal aliens' at the expense of American citizens.
'ICE conditions at detention centers across the board have always been, I think the official term is 'sh-y.' It's never been good, but this is a new level of depravity,' Robin Nice, an immigration attorney, told Boston.com.
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