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Relief Could Come Soon For ICE Detainees Facing Cruel Conditions In Broadview, Judge Says

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A federal judge criticized the conditions at an ICE processing center in Broadview, calling them “disgusting” and indicating plans for a temporary restraining order to enforce improvements. U. S. District Judge Robert Gettleman described the treatment of detainees as “unnecessarily cruel,” following hours of harrowing testimony from former detainees. They reported overcrowding, limited food, and unsanitary conditions, prompting Gettleman to compare the site’s inoperable showers to those at Auschwitz.

A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of former detainees demands better access to legal counsel and at least 50 square feet of space per detainee. The judge is set to issue an order to provide immediate relief, emphasizing the need for humane treatment. Department of Homeland Security attorney Jana Brady acknowledged the facility's limitations but argued that conditions were improving. Detainees reported receiving only small portions of food and being forced to sleep in cramped spaces. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding ICE practices and the treatment of individuals in detention.

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