"I left with a profound sense of urgency, concern, and moral responsibility. What we witnessed cannot be ignored, excused, or normalized, Khanna said in a Tuesday Facebook post. America can enforce its laws without abandoning its humanity. What we saw at the California City Detention Center is systemic neglect. A detention-industrial complex that operates without transparency or accountability does not put American values first; it puts profit first."
"They described being treated like animals, locked in cells for seven hours a day, and fed undercooked beans that frequently contain rocks, Khanna said on Facebook. Older detainees are at heightened risk because they are rarely given fresh fruits or vegetables. We met a lawful permanent resident who lived in the U.S. for 45 years, now detained"
The California City Detention Center near Bakersfield is the state’s largest ICE facility and is operated by private prison company CoreCivic. The facility houses roughly 1,428 detainees with plans to exceed 2,500 and reportedly functions with limited transparency and accountability. Detainees described being confined in cells for hours daily, receiving undercooked food that sometimes contained rocks, and older detainees lacking fresh fruits and vegetables. The environment is described as neglectful and profit-driven, raising urgent concerns about humane treatment, medical and dietary risks, and the welfare of long-term lawful residents now held in detention.
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