ICE records reveal widespread use of force in detention centers
May 4, 2026

Internal ICE records detail widespread use of force by guards in detention centers, including chemical agents and physical tactics against detainees. Pedro Cantú Ríos, a 68-year-old immigrant held in an Alaska jail, reported exposure to chemical agents while detained in cramped conditions with limited access to personal belongings and basic necessities.
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