ICE denied request to visit sick detainees in Eloy, Yassamin Ansari says

Rep. Yassamin Ansari's request to visit sick detainees at the Eloy Detention Center was denied by ICE, which claimed that one detainee was not in custody and that paperwork for another was invalid. The visit was intended to address serious health concerns raised by families from Ansari's congressional district, including cases of leukemia and respiratory issues among detainees. Scheduled for July 19, the visit was canceled just a day prior, prompting Ansari to criticize the Trump administration's recent moves to restrict Congressional oversight of detention facilities. She indicated that these actions are part of a larger effort to hide the conditions within the immigration detention system.

The Eloy Detention Center, managed by CoreCivic, is under scrutiny for its medical care practices, which have led to detainees experiencing significant health problems. Ansari emphasized the importance of Congressional visits for accountability, particularly as the Trump administration allocates substantial funding for immigration enforcement. ICE's Health Service Corps is tasked with overseeing medical services at the facility, yet concerns persist about the quality of care provided. The situation highlights ongoing debates about immigration policy and detainee rights in the U. S.