They’re Not Breathing: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

In recent years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers have come under increased scrutiny for their treatment of detainees. One aspect of this treatment that has come to light is the handling of medical emergencies within these facilities. 911 calls made from these centers have revealed instances where detainees were not given proper medical attention in a timely manner.

One such call described a detainee who had stopped breathing and was in need of urgent medical assistance. The call was met with confusion and delays in response, leading to a tragic outcome. This incident is just one example of the chaotic and often inadequate medical care provided to detainees in ICE facilities.

Many advocates and human rights organizations have criticized ICE for its lack of transparency and accountability when it comes to the treatment of detainees. The release of these 911 calls has shed light on the dire conditions within these detention centers and has sparked calls for reform.

It is crucial that these 911 calls are made public so that the public can be aware of the mistreatment and neglect suffered by detainees in ICE custody. The stories of those who have died or suffered preventable harm while in detention must be told in order to bring about change in the system.

As the public becomes more aware of the chaos and neglect within ICE detention centers, pressure grows for lawmakers and officials to take action and hold those responsible for these injustices accountable. It is only through continued scrutiny and advocacy that meaningful change can be achieved for the detainees who are suffering within these facilities.