From The Banner · Daniel Zawodny · · 1m 20s
Judge Steps Up ICE Oversight After Baltimore Overcrowding
Federal judge orders ICE to fix overcrowding at Baltimore detention facility.
In brief
Federal judge orders ICE to fix overcrowding at Baltimore detention facility. A federal judge required ICE to submit weekly compliance reports after finding the agency violated a court order to reduce overcrowding at a Baltimore holding facility. Originally reported by The Banner.
Judge orders ICE compliance measures
A federal judge imposed new compliance measures on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after finding the agency violated a judicial order to stem overcrowding at a Baltimore holding facility.
ICE overcrowding at Baltimore facility
Attorneys representing detained immigrants alleged ICE continued overcrowding five cells in the George H. Fallon Federal Office Building and provided inadequate medical care.
Judge's new compliance requirements
Judge Rubin ordered ICE to submit sworn statements every two weeks, track daily cell occupancy, and detail detainees' medication access and medical evaluations.
ICE's medical care violations
The facility, designed for 12-hour stays, has been exempted from the rule to hold individuals up to 72 hours due to increased arrests in Maryland.
Judge considers court monitor
Rubin also indicated she may appoint a court-appointed monitor to check ICE compliance within two weeks of written arguments.
ICE facility overcrowding impact
Immigrants detained by ICE in Maryland are often held at the temporary Baltimore processing site before transfer to long-term facilities in other states.
The big picture
A federal judge required ICE to submit weekly compliance reports after finding the agency violated a court order to reduce overcrowding at a Baltimore holding facility.
