Summary
A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California, alleging inadequate access to clean drinking water and unsafe living conditions. The lawsuit claims these conditions violate constitutional and federal laws and highlights concerns as the U.S. government continues strict deportation policies.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
- It names Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and two ICE officials as defendants.
- The plaintiffs include detained individuals and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
- Adelanto is a large immigration detention center located in the Mojave Desert.
- The facility's population allegedly increased rapidly, reaching nearly 2,000 detainees.
- Detainees reportedly face issues with limited, dirty, or bad-tasting water.
- Other claims include overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions and inadequate medical care.
- Two detainees recently died, and 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025.
