"More than half of the nearly 200 immigration detainees held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, according to a 2026 DHS letter."
"The facility has not undergone required ICE compliance inspections, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight."
"Fewer than 24 percent of the detained immigrants have criminal convictions, DHS said in a letter dated February 27, 2026."
"For over 50 percent of those being held at the facility, DHS provided no details of any charges."
At Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, over 50% of the nearly 200 immigration detainees lack a criminal record. The facility has not been inspected for compliance with ICE standards, raising concerns about conditions. Congressman Dan Goldman revealed these details after touring the center, which has held detainees since a 2026 agreement between DHS and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Only 24% of detainees have criminal convictions, while 19% face pending charges, with no details provided for over half of those detained.
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