A report from the California Department of Justice found serious deficiencies in mental health services at six federal immigration detention centers, revealing alarming care standards and over-discipline practices. Inspections showed inadequate staffing and record-keeping at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Attorney General Rob Bonta described the situation as alarming, highlighting the need for vigilance as detainee populations climb under the Trump administration's immigration policies. This fourth report since 2014 focuses on conditions experienced by detainees, especially those with mental illnesses, revealing significant weaknesses in treatment and care protocols.
The report reveals alarming findings about the insufficient mental health services provided at California's federal immigration detention centers, highlighting alarming over-discipline of detainees.
Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that the care conditions in these facilities under the Trump administration have deteriorated, predicting a continued increase in detainee populations.
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