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

Recently released 911 call recordings have shed light on the chaotic and often dangerous conditions inside ICE detention centers across the country.

Reports of detainees not breathing, suffering from serious medical conditions, and even attempting suicide have become disturbingly common.

In one call, a guard frantically requests medical assistance for a detainee who is unresponsive and not breathing. The recording captures the panic and chaos of the situation.

Another call reveals a detainee who has been severely beaten by other inmates and is in need of immediate medical attention.

Despite the urgency of the situations, some callers report delays in response times and confusion over how to handle emergencies within the detention center.

Advocates for immigrant rights have pointed to these recordings as evidence of the inhumane treatment of detainees and the lack of proper medical care within ICE facilities.

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that they take the health and well-being of detainees seriously and are working to improve conditions within detention centers.

However, critics argue that these 911 call recordings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the abuses and neglect that occur within ICE facilities.

As the debate over immigration reform continues, these recordings serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of the current detention system.

It is clear that more needs to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals in ICE custody.