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ACLU lawsuit alleges ‘punitive’ conditions inside California’s largest ICE detention center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wait to detain a person, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wait to detain a person, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Detainees held at a CoreCivic immigration facility in California say they’re facing dangerous neglect, including poor medical care and limited access to basic hygiene. The ACLU, representing seven plaintiffs, argues the system’s failings stem from federal policies that have strained detention centers, statewide.