Judge Orders "Constitutionally Adequate Healthcare" at California City Detention Center

U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney ordered an external monitor at the CoreCivic-operated California City Detention Facility, the state's largest immigration detention center with 2,560 beds. The ruling requires medical intake screenings within 12 hours, timely access to specialists, and emergency services. The monitor will conduct on-site inspections and patient interviews for at least 120 days. The facility opened in August 2025 under a $130 million contract with ICE.