Summary
Council took its first formal step toward demanding closure of the immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss, after testimony about deaths, disease outbreaks and inhumane conditions. The final resolution comes back in 30 days.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $1 billion in federal taxpayer funds have gone to the facility, which advocates say diverts resources from community needs.
Detainees, their families, and advocates for humane immigration enforcement.
Supporters of federal immigration enforcement operations argue closure could displace detainees to other facilities.
Mentions & discussions (18)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Council took its first formal step toward demanding closure of the immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss, after testimony about deaths, disease outbreaks and inhumane conditions. The final resolution comes back in 30 days.
El Paso City Council calls for closing Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Members of the El Paso City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the closure of Fort Bliss' Camp East Montana, the largest immigration detention facility in the U.S. In addition to the call for the closure, the...
El Paso City Council starts resolution process seeking closure of Camp East Montana
El Paso City Council starts resolution process seeking closure of Camp East Montana KFOX
El Paso City Council votes to draft resolution calling for Camp East Montana closure
El Paso City Council votes to draft resolution calling for Camp East Montana closure KVIA
El Paso City Council calls for closing Camp East Montana
El Paso City Council calls for closing Camp East Montana KTSM 9 News
El Paso Councillors Seek ICE Camp's Closure After Deaths and Reported Medical Neglect
El Paso Councillors Seek ICE Camp's Closure After Deaths and Reported Medical Neglect inkl
El Paso City Council to consider new restrictions for correctional facilities, halfway houses
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New restrictions could soon change where correctional facilities, detention centers and halfway houses are allowed to operate in El Paso. El Paso City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 13, on proposed...
No foul play suspected in death of El Paso jail inmate
A 39-year-old man named James Tavares died while in custody at the El Paso County Detention Facility on August 1 after experiencing medical problems.
ICE surge expands across US, airports as crackdown on migrants grows
ICE made a record number of migrant arrests in June, averaging 1,438 per day with even higher totals expected in July.
The New Ellis Island | Julia Preston
The New Ellis Island | Julia Preston The New York Review of Books
‘How can I forget?’ Deported Peruvian journalist pens book on ICE detention at Alligator Alcatraz, Camp East Montana
Ricardo Quintana Chávez was arrested by police for selling ceviche on a Florida beach without a permit last summer. He was transferred to ICE custody for 50 days before being deported. The post ‘How can I forget?’ Deported Peruvian journalist pens bo...
How measles reporting gaps by ICE, hospital delayed El Paso's response to outbreak
Delays and gaps in information from healthcare providers and federal authorities – including medical and transfer records of patients in detention – hindered the city’s ability to trace and contain a measles outbreak tied to immigration detention...
El Paso City Council moves to block new immigrant detention facilities
El Paso City Council moves to block new immigrant detention facilities NewsNation
City Council (Work) - Apr 13, 2026
The council is exploring ways to prevent the establishment of ICE detention facilities in El Paso, citing concerns about their impact on the community. This involves examining protocols for federal law enforcement and potential zoning changes.
Questions grow over proposed 'mega' immigration detention facility in El Paso
Questions grow over proposed 'mega' immigration detention facility in El Paso Spectrum News
DHS clears detention center of measles cases; health officials sound alarm
DHS clears detention center of measles cases; health officials sound alarm Spectrum News 13
El Paso reports 17 measles cases, most of them at ICE detention facility
El Paso reports 17 measles cases, most of them at ICE detention facility Spectrum News
Democrat-led Texas city steps up migrant busing to New York, outpacing Republican effort
Democrat-led Texas city steps up migrant busing to New York, outpacing Republican effort Reuters
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