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President Donald Trump’s administration has detained over 50 military spouses and parents since his second term, with six deported and one self-deported, according to an Associated Press investigation. The detentions disrupt military families, delay deployments, and contradict long-standing protections for service members’ relatives.

Two appeals courts have ruled against Trump’s detention policy. The article mentions a detention facility at Camp East Montana in El Paso, built at Fort Bliss.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana, a Texas detention center, through 2027, despite allegations of human rights abuses including beatings, denial of medical care, and deaths. Critics, including advocacy groups and Democratic members of Congress, have called for the facility's closure, citing unsafe conditions and waste of taxpayer funds.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to extend a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. for Camp East Montana in Texas through 2027, despite reports of human rights abuses and calls for closure from advocacy groups and Democratic members of Congress. The extension could cost taxpayers an additional $776 million, following a $452 million initial contract awarded in March 2025 after a prior contractor was removed for poor performance.

The Pentagon is building data centers for AI-driven military technologies, prompting bipartisan congressional scrutiny over energy, water consumption, and community impacts. Lawmakers seek studies and evaluations to address concerns, while defense officials argue restrictions could hinder innovation. Private companies like Carlyle Group and CyrusOne are leasing military land to construct facilities.

John Carroll, a 101-year-old WWII veteran from Murfreesboro, shared his military experiences with Chandler Stark, an oral historian from the National World War II Museum. Carroll, who served in the U.S. Army for three years after being drafted at 19, recounted details including his training at Fort Bliss, Texas, and use of a 120 millimeter anti-aircraft gun. His story will be preserved in the museum's historical archives.

A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU documents human rights abuses at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas, with 90% of 71 detainees interviewed reporting beatings or witnessing abuse. The facility, located at Fort Bliss, is accused of denying medical care, providing inedible meals, and blocking communication, though DHS denies the allegations. At least three detainees have died since the camp opened.

A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU reveals that detainees at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas frequently experienced beatings, denied medical care, and faced inhumane living conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported personal assaults or witnessing abuse, with three deaths linked to the facility. The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for mismanagement, and a new contractor failed to resolve ongoing issues.

A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU details widespread human rights abuses at ICE's Camp East Montana facility in Texas, including frequent beatings, denial of medical care, and inhumane living conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported experiencing or witnessing physical abuse, and three detainees have died since the facility opened in August.

A report by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU details widespread abuse at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas, including beatings, denied medical care, and inhumane conditions. Over 90% of 71 interviewed detainees reported experiencing or witnessing staff violence, while three detainees have died since the facility opened in August.

Over 3,500 immigrants were detained during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, with most sent to Camp East Montana in Texas. Nearly half were deported, primarily to Mexico and Ecuador, despite the operation's focus on Somali Minnesotans. The Trump administration's goal of 1 million annual removals was not met, with only 1,700 deportations from Minnesota in three months.

A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana detention facility led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and wasted millions in taxpayer funds. The GAO report highlighted issues like inadequate medical care, security failures, and missing evidence in a detainee's death.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet safety standards. The facility, operated by the Department of Defense and ICE, faced issues including tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and a $1.3 billion contract that led to significant financial waste.

A report states that the largest ICE detention hub wasted millions in its rushed opening. Migrants at Camp East Montana in Fort Bliss, El Paso, described harsh conditions there.

A watchdog found waste and unsanitary conditions at an ICE facility at Fort Bliss Army base between August 2025 and March 2026. During this period, two deaths occurred and were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.

A Government Accountability Office report found that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funds and failed to meet basic detention standards. The facility, built on a military base, faced issues including tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and a lawsuit over inhumane conditions. A $1.3 billion contract for the site led to significant financial waste, including payments for services during periods with no detainees.

A lawsuit has been filed against ICE alleging 'inhumane' conditions at the Camp East Montana detention facility located in West Texas. The facility, situated at Fort Bliss, is under scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.

A woman named Andrea Pedro detained at Camp East Montana Detention Facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso requires urgent surgery that she is being denied. Pedro was sent to the detention center on August 11, 2025, shortly after three detained immigrants died there within six weeks.