ICE Detention Facility Violations Exposed: Chokehold, Pen Stabbing and Health Hazards Uncovered
### Federal Review Uncovers Alarming Abuse at Louisiana ICE Prison An unannounced inspection by federal investigators has revealed a disturbing pattern of misconduct and neglect at the Winn Correctional Center, a sprawling Louisiana facility that houses approximately 1,500 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. The Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General’s report documents a prohibited chokehold, a pen‑stabbing incident, and widespread sanitary deficiencies, raising serious questions about oversight and the treatment of individuals in federal custody. #### Key Takeaways - **Prohibited chokehold**: Staff employed a chokehold that violates ICE’s use‑of‑force policies, endangering detainee health. - **Pen‑stabbing incident**: An inmate was assaulted with a pen, highlighting lapses in security and supervision. - **Sanitary failures**: The inspection found pervasive deficiencies in hygiene, including inadequate cleaning, insufficient restroom supplies, and compromised water quality. - **Oversight gaps**: The findings expose systemic weaknesses in monitoring and compliance at privately contracted detention facilities. - **Potential legal repercussions**: The violations could trigger civil rights lawsuits and prompt renewed congressional scrutiny of ICE’s detention contracts. [Read Full Article](https://news.ababil360.com/ice-detention-facility-violations-exposed-chokehold-pen-stabbing-and-health-hazards-uncovered/) #ICEDetention #WinnCorrectional #HumanRightsAbuse #ChokeholdIncident #PenStabbing #SanitaryViolations #HomelandSecurityIG #DetentionReform #ImmigrationPolicy #newsababil360