They’re Not Breathing: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

Recently released transcripts of 911 calls from ICE detention centers paint a harrowing picture of the chaos unfolding within these facilities.

Multiple calls detail instances where detainees are found not breathing, leading to frantic pleas for help from both staff and fellow detainees.

One call captures a guard’s distress as he reports an unresponsive detainee, begging for paramedics to arrive quickly.

The lack of adequate medical care and response time in these situations raises serious concerns about the treatment of individuals in ICE custody.

Reports of delays in emergency medical attention and inadequate training for staff in handling medical emergencies are consistent themes in these recordings.

Families of detainees have expressed anger and grief over the circumstances surrounding their loved ones’ deaths, calling for increased oversight of ICE facilities.

Advocates for immigrant rights have pointed to these calls as evidence of the urgent need for reform within the detention system.

The release of these transcripts sheds light on the often overlooked dangers faced by detainees in ICE custody.

As the public becomes more aware of the issues within these facilities, pressure is mounting on lawmakers to address the systemic problems plaguing the detention system.

The voices captured in these 911 calls serve as a chilling reminder of the human cost of neglect and indifference in our immigration system.