The Trump administration has opened the largest immigration jail at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, despite objections from local officials. Rep. Veronica Escobar conducted an oversight tour, noting that the facility, known as Camp East Montana, could eventually detain about 5,000 people. Escobar expressed her concerns regarding the conditions, highlighting the risks posed by the extreme climate and the prioritization of profits in privately-run facilities. Concerns were raised over the treatment and basic rights of the detainees in such harsh environments.
"People detained there will almost certainly have their basic rights violated while caged in tents under the brutal West Texas sun, with extreme heat that puts their lives at risk."
Rep. Veronica Escobar expressed concerns about conditions at the privately-run jail, noting that for-profit facilities often prioritize profit over the welfare of detainees.
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