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More than a dozen immigration detention facilities have gone over a year without inspection under revised ICE policies
By Julia Ingram at CBS4 Miami
· July 9, 2026
· 9 min read
Fifteen of the 45 immigration detention facilities holding 500 or more people hadn't been inspected in over 12 months as of late June, while five had no inspection on record, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found. This follows a shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's policies from
Key takeaway Annette Decker, an assistant professor at UCLA's medical school who has studied health outcomes among immigration detainees and co-authored a 2024 paper calling for inspection reforms.
Why this matters in The Miami
In Miami , where a significant portion of the population has ties to Latin American and Caribbean communities, the reduced frequency of immigration detention facility inspections is particularly concerning. The city's residents may have family members or friends who are being held in these facilities, and the lack of oversight can exacerbate existing fears about their treatment and well-being. Miami's experience with hurricane-related flooding and sea-level rise also raises questions about the vulnerability of detention facilities to natural disasters, making regular inspections even more crucial. As the largest city in a county with a large immigrant population, Miami's leaders should be pushing for greater transparency and accountability in the inspection process to ensure that the rights and safety of detainees are protected. The fact that nearly 90% of inspections have identified deficiencies in the past highlights the need for rigorous oversight, especially in a region where immigration is a pressing local issue.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Fifteen of the 45 immigration detention facilities holding 500 or more people hadn't been inspected in over 12 months as of late June, while five had no inspection on record, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found. This follows a shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's policies from
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