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Detainees held in overcrowded Baltimore ICE facility as lawmakers denied access

Jan 28, 2026 · Baltimore, MD

Detainees held in overcrowded Baltimore ICE facility as lawmakers denied access

A viral video shows dozens of detainees held in overcrowded conditions at ICE's Baltimore Field Office without adequate beds, bathrooms, or hygiene products, with individuals held for up to 10 days in a short-term processing facility. Maryland lawmakers, including U.S. Senators and Representatives, have been denied or are awaiting permission to visit the facility to observe conditions firsthand. Detainees have reported allegations of beatings and inadequate food and medical care, and the footage has reignited concerns about detention conditions amid an ongoing federal lawsuit alleging constitutional violations.

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