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ICE Detention: Updated Guide to Detainee Rights and How to Report Abuse

The update distills rights into concrete steps for reporting abuse.

Overview

  • The guidance published Wednesday pulls together steps for reporting abuse in ICE detention and restates basic rights like medical care and access to counsel.
  • It lists the ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line at 1-888-351-4024 for complaints.
  • It directs people to file complaints with DHS watchdogs, including the Office of Inspector General and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
  • It explains how to report problems inside a facility by telling a supervisor and asking that the complaint and any medical care be written down.
  • It urges careful documentation and outside support, naming groups like Freedom for Immigrants and advising calls to family, attorneys, or consulates if fear of retaliation makes reporting hard.