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Washington wins court fight to inspect Tacoma ICE detention center

Apr 9, 2026 · Tacoma, WA

Washington wins court fight to inspect Tacoma ICE detention center

Washington state won a federal court ruling in November 2025 allowing health inspections at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, operated by private contractor GEO Group. However, state inspectors have been denied entry nine times since 2023, including after the court ruling. Advocacy groups report over 3,500 detainee complaints including concerns about religious accommodations during Ramadan, food quality, and medical care.

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