Detainees report inhumane conditions at Whipple Federal Building ICE facility
Feb 10, 2026 · Minnesota, MN
Individuals held at the Whipple Federal Building immigration detention facility reported experiencing poor conditions and lack of basic humanitarian treatment. Detainees described their firsthand experiences of the conditions at the facility. Activists called for the closure of the detention site and demanded ICE's departure from the location.
Timeline
Feb 10, 2026—Activists posted on social media calling for closure of detention facility and ICE departure
Jan 31, 2026—Detainees at Whipple Federal Building reported experiencing poor conditions and lack of basic humanitarian treatment
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