Toxified Lockdowns: When Immigration Detention Centers Become Hazard Zones A gas leak at the overcrowded ICE facility in Mississippi has brought attention to the often overlooked conditions within these centers.
Detainees have been complaining of headaches and other symptoms, citing a prolonged power outage and inadequate ventilation.
The Adams County detention center, operated by CoreCivic, has become a prime example of how immigration detention can combine with neglectful management to create hazardous environments.