DHS watchdog finds use-of-force issues, and safety and sanitation concerns at Louisiana ICE center
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A Department of Homeland Security watchdog report revealed that staff members at an ICE detention center in Louisiana used a prohibited chokehold to “gain control” of a person being held there and stabbed another in the hand with a pen when an officer could not close the door to a housing unit. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: A DHS watchdog found use-of-force and sanitation problems at Winn Correctional Center, an ICE detention site in Louisiana, and said ICE must fix them.
Key Points:
- The report said staff used a banned chokehold on one detainee and stabbed another in the hand with a pen while trying to close a housing unit door.
- Inspectors also found unsafe and dirty conditions, including leaks, falling insulation, and staff using napkins and Styrofoam containers to catch water.
- The DHS inspector general made nine recommendations on safety, use of force, food service, and other detention standards.
- ICE said it is addressing the issues, while DHS said the report still shows the facility meets detention standards.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
DHS and ICE failures at a large detention center may raise taxpayer costs, legal risk, and fears about unsafe treatment of detainees.
Positive Impact
Stronger inspections and staff training could improve detention safety and accountability for the public.
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- Department of Homeland Securitygovernment agency or bodyPrimaryAI selected
Central agency whose watchdog report and detention standards are the main focus of the article.
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Central detention agency responsible for Winn Correctional Center and responding to the report.
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Named member of Congress quoted accusing the secretary of denying detainee care, but only in a supporting role.
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Named Homeland Security Secretary quoted defending agency detention standards, but not the main focus.
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Location of the detention center and the report’s setting, with limited direct agency action in the article.
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