Federal judge blasts ICE over "inhumane" NYC detention conditions
Summary
A federal judge ruled that immigration detainees at a New York City ICE detention center faced cruel and unconstitutional conditions. The judge issued an order requiring ICE to improve the facility’s space, food, hygiene, medical care, and access to lawyers.Key Facts
- The judge called the NYC ICE detention conditions "inhumane and unconstitutional."
- ICE often held detainees longer than the intended 12 hours in overcrowded, unsanitary rooms.
- Detainees lacked sleep, proper food and water, hygiene supplies, and medical care.
- Access to lawyers was very limited, and phone calls were short and often monitored.
- The judge said ICE ignored previous court orders and sometimes lied about compliance.
- The new order requires at least 50 square feet per detainee (excluding areas near toilets) and temperature control between 68-74°F.
- ICE must provide three meals daily with bottled water, hygiene products, bedding for overnight stays, and a medical professional on site.
- Immigrants must have confidential and free phone access to attorneys.
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