Despite multiple reports, Trump admin denies poor immigration detention health care
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Published on March 15, 2026.
The Trump administration has denied poor conditions at the CoreCivic Otay Mesa Detention Center, despite a report by San Diego County officials stating that the average daily population at the center has increased by approximately 200% in recent years. The county is seeking a preliminary injunction in federal court after being denied access to conduct a public-health inspection of the facility. The Department of Homeland Security claimed that all ICE facilities comply with performance-based national detention standards. The report also highlighted a significant increase in attorney staffing needs and long-term program costs for the Immigrant Legal Defense Program.
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