ICE Replaces Contractor at El Paso Detention Camp, Aiming to Improve Conditions
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has terminated its contract with Acquisition Logistics, the company running its largest detention camp in El Paso, Texas. The facility, Camp East Montana, has faced criticism for its harsh conditions, including overcrowding, food shortages, medical delays, and a measles outbreak. The original contractor had no experience in immigration detention and was awarded a deal worth up to $1.3 billion.
ICE has selected Amentum Services, a Virginia-based firm with a strong track record in military and government jobs, to take over. The new contractor will focus on enhancing health services, processing, and accountability. The no-bid deal lasts for 180 days, with uncertain plans beyond that. Meanwhile, ICE is considering larger warehouse sites nationwide, each capable of holding up to 8,500 detainees, but Representative Veronica Escobar from El Paso warns against these plans as potential sources of further cruelty.
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