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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 CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· 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 fr...
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 Southlake News
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where immigration detention facilities are a reality, the reduced frequency of inspections under revised ICE policies raises concerns about the well-being of detainees. The fact that 15 facilities nationwide have gone over a year without inspection is troubling, especially given the history of deficiencies found in nearly 90% of inspections since 2019. Locally, residents may wonder about the conditions in facilities within the region and whether they are being adequately monitored. The shift in inspection policies may also impact the work of local advocacy groups and community organizations that support immigrant populations. As the debate over immigration policies continues, the community in Southlake and surrounding areas will be watching to see how these changes affect the treatment and care of detainees in facilities within the region. The reduced inspections may also lead to increased scrutiny from local leaders and residents who are invested in ensuring that detention facilities are held to high standards.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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 fr...
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