Human Rights Watch has released a damning report exposing a culture of intimidation, forced medical neglect and unlawful detention at the U.S. Army’s Fort Bliss immigration center. The document cites eyewitness testimony and medical records that suggest detainees were denied basic care, subjected to harsh interrogation, and left in conditions that risked serious health complications.

The report calls for immediate independent investigations, the release of all detainees, and the removal of military officials who allegedly enabled the abuses. It urges the Department of Homeland Security to halt all detention operations at the facility until a full audit is completed.

These findings reinforce the urgent need for systemic reform of U.S. immigration detention, demanding accountability for those who perpetuate state‑sanctioned violence and uphold the right to humane treatment for all individuals, regardless of status.

Source: Human Rights Watch, “You’re Only Getting Out Deported or Dead”: Abusive US Immigration Detention at Ft. Bliss.