In the United States, Camp East Montana, a significant immigrant detention facility located at Fort Bliss, Texas, is under scrutiny by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just seven months after its opening. The facility was established in August 2025 to address increased immigration arrests. However, it has reportedly faced criticism due to poor living conditions including inadequate access to hygiene products, poor sanitation, and unsatisfactory treatment of detainees, leading to health risks and harmful outcomes for many. The review of the detention facility comes in light of reports indicating rising concerns about its operational management and treatment of individuals in custody. DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis indicated that the agency is currently reviewing the facility and its $1.2 billion contract with Acquisition Logistics—the contractor responsible for constructing and managing the detention center. This audit follows claims of serious health issues affecting detainees, including outbreaks of tuberculosis and measles, and allegations regarding the mistreatment of detainees, including instances of verbal harassment from guards. This situation raises questions about the government's ability to maintain humane standards in detention facilities. Since its establishment, Camp East Montana has reportedly housed approximately 3,000 migrants daily, although there has been a decline in population to about 1,500 in recent weeks. The majority of these detainees—82%—have no criminal histories according to recent data. The facility has been criticized by various advocates and lawmakers, including Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who has voiced concerns about the lack of accountability from Acquisition Logistics and the DHS itself. Escobar expressed cautious optimism regarding the raised scrutiny, viewing it as a step towards accountability, but remained vigilant about potential future exploitation of immigration enforcement tactics in the El Paso region. The facility has been closed to visitors and legal representatives following confirmed measles cases, forcing over 100 detainees into isolation. Reports of deaths within the facility, including the homicide of a Cuban detainee, further compound the criticisms being levied against the operation of the center. The prevailing situation at Camp East Montana underscores a broader narrative surrounding the treatment and conditions of immigrants in U.S. detention centers, as DHS embarks on a multi-billion dollar expansion of its immigration enforcement operations across the country.