Early Experiences with COVID-19 at ICE Detention Facilities
Inspection / Evaluation · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2020-06-18 · about Department of Homeland Security
Report
Title
Early Experiences with COVID-19 at ICE Detention Facilities
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Publication date
2020-06-18
Summary
We surveyed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities from April 8-20, 2020 regarding their experiences and challenges managing COVID-19 among detainees in their custody and among their staff. The facilities that responded to our survey described various actions they have taken to prevent and mitigate the pandemic’s spread among detainees. These actions include increased cleaning and disinfecting of common areas, and isolating new detainees, when possible, as a precautionary measure.