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Original Date Announced
April 2, 2025ICE has resumed its contract with the Glades County Detention Center in Florida, a facility previously deemed substandard, despite ongoing allegations of abuse and medical neglect. The facility will provide up to 500 additional beds for detention.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1822]
2025.04.02 ICE - ICE expands detention capacity with Glades County Jail in FloridaCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Reported Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: DetentionAgencies Affected: ICE State & Local EntitiesAssociated or Derivative Policies
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Commentary
2025.06.20: ICE re-ups deal with detention center it said did not meet standards - CNN
Former individuals detained at the Glades County Detention Center describe being pepper-sprayed, denied essential medication, and exposed to hazardous conditions like carbon monoxide leaks. ICE claims the facility now meets standards but has not provided evidence of improvements. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that, as part of reopening the facility, DHS improved food service and commissary access, and installed tablets to allow detainees to file grievances and make video calls to lawyers and family.
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