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Questions follow reported ICE facility overdoses; El Paso cooling centers open
By El Paso Matters
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Suspected Overdoses Reported at ICE Facility Camp East Montana
At least three people recently experienced suspected overdoses at ...
Key takeaway Suspected Overdoses Reported at ICE Facility Camp East Montana At least three people recently experienced suspected overdoses at ...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The reported overdoses at Camp East Montana raise concerns about the detention center's ability to provide adequate medical care and supervision to its detainees. This incident is not an isolated one, as the facility has a history of neglect and inhumane treatment, including multiple deaths and a measles outbreak. The fact that ICE retained its medical subcontractor, Loyal Source Government Services, after replacing the contractor in March, may be a contributing factor to the ongoing issues. As the city and county of El Paso open cooling centers to protect residents from the heat, it is striking that the same attention to health and safety is not being applied to the vulnerable population at Camp East Montana. The community will be watching to see how U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar's questions are addressed and what steps will be taken to ensure the well-being of detainees at the facility.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
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At least three people recently experienced suspected overdoses at ...
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