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Third detainee dies at Fort Bliss ICE tent camp, prompting safety scrutiny
us-news1 month ago

Third detainee dies at Fort Bliss ICE tent camp, prompting safety scrutiny

A third undocumented immigrant detainee has died at Camp East Montana, ICE’s tent camp at Fort Bliss in El Paso, within 44 days. Victor Manuel Diaz, 36, from Nicaragua, was found unconscious and died after being pronounced dead; ICE says the death is presumed suicide, with the official cause under investigation. The facility houses about 2,900 detainees and has drawn congressional concerns about safety as ICE expands tent-based detention. Earlier deaths at the camp include Francisco Gaspar-Andres (liver and kidney failure) and Geraldo Lunas Campos (medical distress), with investigations ongoing.

Possible homicide probe opened after ICE detainee’s death at Fort Bliss camp
politics1 month ago

Possible homicide probe opened after ICE detainee’s death at Fort Bliss camp

A 55-year-old Cuban migrant died in ICE custody at Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss in El Paso after ICE said he experienced medical distress. Local medical examiner preliminary findings point to asphyxia due to neck and chest compression, prompting potential homicide investigations pending toxicology results. Witnesses interviewed by the Washington Post described guards choking him during a struggle as he resisted segregation for medication, while ICE reported he became disruptive and was placed in segregation. Autopsy results are pending, and the case is part of a broader spike in detainee deaths in early 2025 and ongoing scrutiny of Fort Bliss detention conditions.

Controversy Mounts Over New Immigration Detention Centers in Texas
immigration6 months ago

Controversy Mounts Over New Immigration Detention Centers in Texas

The Trump administration has opened what could be the largest immigration detention site in the U.S. at Fort Bliss, Texas, using military facilities to detain up to 5,000 people in harsh conditions, raising concerns about militarization, transparency, and human rights violations, with plans to expand to other bases amid significant federal funding and historical misuse of military sites for detention.

Tragic vehicle accident at Fort Bliss claims soldier's life and injures 5 others
military2 years ago

Tragic vehicle accident at Fort Bliss claims soldier's life and injures 5 others

An Army soldier was killed and five others were injured in a "tactical vehicle accident" at Fort Bliss in Texas. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the conditions of the injured soldiers are unknown. The deceased soldier's name is being withheld until family notification. Fort Bliss, home to the 1st Armored Division, has not disclosed the type of vehicle involved in the incident.