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Why is ICE’s data on solitary confinement so messy?
ICE’s records show monthly solitary-confinement counts, but gaps across facilities and years still leave the total incomplete, researchers found.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracks solitary confinement monthly, yet federal records remain incomplete. This lack of transparency leaves significant gaps in public oversight of how the agency monitors detainee placement.
- Reporting requirements changed on December 6, 2024, but many facilities lack direct contractual obligations to follow ICE standards. This misalignment leads to inconsistent reporting across the detention system.
- ICE data shows 85 facilities hold roughly 4,000 detainees, yet missing reports from other locations suggest segregation usage is higher than officially documented. The agency's data tracking remains inconsistent.
- Immigration officials utilize solitary confinement for individuals facing medical or mental health crises. Reporter Emily Hamer noted that ICE declined to answer questions regarding these data discrepancies and reporting gaps.
- Haney, a UC Santa Cruz psychology professor and solitary confinement expert, said solitary confinement is a "dangerous" tool. Critics emphasize the urgent need for better monitoring to understand its placement impacts.
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