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Congressional oversight visit to Mesa ICE facility

'Appallingly Short' of Basic Human Dignity: Democrats Demand Answers About Mesa ICE Facility

April 10, 2026 Mesa, Arizona Arizona Mirror
Following their surprise inspection, three Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to DHS demanding answers about the Mesa ICE facility's lack of sufficient toilets, showers, and medical care. They noted that detainee numbers had dropped sharply before a previous announced oversight visit in February, only to immediately climb back above capacity once the inspection was over.