The Krome Detention Center in Miami has faced increasing scrutiny amid reports of dire conditions for detainees, including overcrowding and insufficient food. A recent sit-in by detainees highlighted these issues, drawing attention from lawmakers like Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, who described conditions as inhumane. Advocates for detainees are expressing concern over the rapid deterioration in standards, as ICE maintains its stance on providing safe custody environments. Despite official deportation claims, questions remain regarding the accuracy of these figures and the overall treatment of those held within the facility.
"I had a client who was at Krome... they had been sleeping on the floor for a week or two. For food, he said they were given a cup of rice and a glass of water a day."
"In the intake area, two to three dozen men are crammed into the perimeter of a very tiny room for up to 48 hours. They defecate in front of each other, they eat, they sleep on stone floors."
"We have seen a rapid deterioration over the last few months," says Setareh Gha. "The situation at detention centers is becoming increasingly dire and inhumane."
ICE mentioned a peaceful sit-in at Krome, ensuring custody conditions are humane, yet reports from detainees and advocates suggest a troubling reality.
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