Texas ICE Center Fails to Keep Records, Treat Patients, and Spends Millions

A federal inspection group discovered serious problems at a Texas detention facility built by the former administration. The center did not keep proper force‑use logs, left sick inmates without needed medication, and wasted taxpayer money on hurried contracts. The audit highlighted “significant, pervasive issues” with how the center was planned and run. The site opened in August 2025 on a former military base. It was created quickly by giving a small contractor the job, even though the firm had never run a detention center before. The contract was later moved to another company in March 2026, showing unstable management.Two deaths at the facility raised red flags. One was ruled a homicide; investigators found that no force‑use report existed and evidence had been lost or destroyed. The other was a suicide; staff left the inmate alone for more than fifteen minutes in an inappropriate room, allowing a tragic outcome. Both incidents point to gaps in safety and accountability. Medical care was also lacking. A December 2025 visit by ICE health officials revealed that the contractor failed to treat detainees with serious conditions such as diabetes or HIV. Many inmates had no treatment plans, which is a major breach of basic care standards. The report suggests that rushed contracting and weak oversight contributed to these failures. The center’s problems reflect a broader issue with how the previous administration handled immigration detention, raising questions about future policy and oversight.