ICE has stopped paying third-party medical providers for detainee care since October 3, 2025, instructing providers to hold claims until at least April 30, 2026. A Georgia-led Senate investigation has documented cases of alleged medical neglect in ICE facilities. The detained population has surged from fewer than 40,000 in January 2025 to over 73,000 currently. Federal law requires ICE to provide necessary medical care to people in its custody.