Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
Summary
Many large immigration detention centers in the United States have not been inspected in over a year due to changes in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspection policies. The frequency of inspections was reduced from twice a year to either once a year or once every two years, raising concerns about oversight and detainee conditions.Key Facts
- As of late June, 15 of the 45 ICE detention facilities holding 500 or more people had not been inspected for over 12 months.
- Five large facilities have no inspection records at all.
- ICE changed inspection policies to inspect most facilities less frequently—once a year or once every two years.
- Experts say less frequent inspections can allow problems, such as poor healthcare, to go unaddressed longer.
- Since 2019, nearly 90% of inspections found at least one deficiency, including missed suicide checks and unsafe food handling.
- ICE’s detention population increased under President Trump’s administration, leading to higher death rates and protests over conditions.
- The Department of Homeland Security states the new inspection schedule is based on facility type and population size.
- The number of facilities holding ICE detainees rose from 104 in February 2024 to 203 by April 2025.
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