Arizona ICE detention facility conditions called 'deplorable' in new report
Jun 16, 2026 · Florence, AZ

The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project released a report detailing conditions at the Florence Staging Facility, a temporary holding area within the Florence Detention Center run by ICE. According to the report, detainees described severe overcrowding, inadequate medical care, lack of hygiene supplies, insufficient food causing weight loss, no access to phones or legal communication, inability to launder clothing, and no outdoor recreation.
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