A federal judge mandated improvements to conditions at 26 Federal Plaza for detained immigrants, requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to follow its own standards. This includes providing personal space, bedding, hygiene products, and facilitating access to legal counsel within 24 hours. The decision followed a class action lawsuit highlighting overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the facility. Activists welcomed the ruling amid concerns over the treatment of detainees, who often lack basic necessities such as showers and clean clothing during their detention.
A federal judge ordered ICE to improve conditions at 26 Federal Plaza, which included providing personal space, bedding mats, hygiene products, and immediate access to legal counsel.
The conditions in the processing area were described as crowded and unsanitary, prompting lawsuits and advocacy from organizations like the ACLU and NYCLU to improve the situation.
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