
A new report, Anthology of Abuse: The Case for Permanent Closure of the Torrance County Detention Facility, from Detention Watch Network, Innovation Law Lab, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, New Mexico Dream Team, and New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, details the longstanding and systemic abuse issues at the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) in New Mexico. Since 1990, TCDF has been plagued by inhumane living conditions, inadequate healthcare, restricted legal access, and numerous deaths. Despite recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) and advocates to cease operations due to its chronic deficiencies, ICE continues to use TCDF. The report highlights the facility's failure to protect people detained. The facility's contract is set to expire on May 14, 2024.