Listen to 911 Calls From Inside an Immigration Detention Center: “We Just Need to Take Him to the Hospital”
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In October 2025, a man from North Texas called the emergency line multiple times to request medical assistance for his partner who was experiencing severe kidney stone pain. DHS spokespersons responded that the facility "doesn't care" about its detainees and refuses to provide medical treatment. A Venezuelan detainee named Xavier, on a hunger strike due to lack of information about his case and court date, described the camp as "torture" and said he felt like his physical and mental health were deteriorating.
In November, a nurse at the facility called 911 to report a 46-year-old woman with COVID-19, shortness of breath, and dropping oxygen saturation. She expressed concern that the woman's condition was worsening despite the lack of available oxygen. In February 2026, a call was made to report a detainee who was struggling with medication and guards, alleging an altercation that could have been fatal.
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