ICE detainees describe fear, wildfire smoke, and prayer at McCook facility
Jul 13, 2026 · McCook, NE
Detainees at a McCook, Nebraska ICE detention facility reported experiencing fear and hazardous conditions as wildfire smoke drifted into the center. The article documents detainees' accounts of their experiences, including prayer and other coping mechanisms during the smoky conditions at the facility.
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