unsanitary conditions
Coverage of unsanitary conditions in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Complete discomfort, little space’: ICE detainees in Mississippi complain of crowding as arrests skyrocket
ICE detainees at Mississippi's Adams County Correctional Center report overcrowding, with three people in 8x10-foot cells designed for two, leading to unsanitary conditions and health risks. Nearly 70 detainees signed a complaint letter highlighting these issues, while facility staff dismissed concerns as 'temporary.'
- Brentwood Apartments Minneapolis: No hot water, feces in halls — tenants speak out
Tenants at Brentwood Apartments in Minneapolis are reporting ongoing issues including no hot water and unsanitary conditions such as feces in the building halls. They are speaking out about these problems affecting their living conditions.
- Lineage fined for flies, smell and 'unsanitary' conditions after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Lineage Logistics was fined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for unsanitary and nuisance conditions at its fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse. The conditions included flies, a strong smell, and other sanitary issues.
- Corinth home condemned; 2 accused of keeping kids, animals in unsanitary conditions
Two individuals in Corinth are facing multiple charges after authorities discovered three children and seven animals living in unsanitary conditions. The home was condemned by officials following the investigation.
- Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police discovered her 90-year-old husband living in apparent neglect and unsanitary conditions during a welfare check. The incident led to allegations of neglect against the woman.
- Troubled Richmond senior apartments infested with bugs, elevators broken
A senior living apartment complex in Richmond was found to have insect infestations, broken elevators, and unsanitary conditions during a recent inspection. Officials identified these issues as part of ongoing problems at the facility.
- Watchdog finds waste and unsanitary conditions at ICE facility inside Fort Bliss
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.
- Editorial Roundup: United States
New Jersey filed a lawsuit against the operator of Delaney Hall, a private immigration detention center in Newark, alleging denied access to inspect medical units and other areas. Reports of unsanitary conditions, hunger strikes, and solitary confinement at the facility have led to protests and a curfew imposed by Newark's mayor. The Department of Homeland Security dismissed the allegations as 'frivolous' and claimed detainees are treated well.
- Federal inspector reports chokehold, pen stabbing at ICE facility
A surprise federal inspection at the Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana revealed prohibited chokehold use, an officer stabbing a detainee with a pen, and unsanitary conditions at an ICE detention facility. Investigators found multiple health and safety violations, including inadequate documentation of staff training and structural issues like kitchen leaks and improper food storage.
- Curfew in place to crack down on clashes outside immigration facility
A curfew has been imposed in Newark, New Jersey, following clashes between pro-ICE protesters and demonstrators outside an immigration detention center. Demonstrators support detainees alleging unsanitary conditions within the facility.