A new whistleblower report is detailing conditions inside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Miramar, and now lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump Administration.
Members of the House Oversight Committee released the report, which included explicit photos of what conditions look like inside.
Members say the facility is so packed that it's held over six times its maximum capacity.
House Democrats claim that the Trump Administration is creating dangerous conditions and lawless practices at the ICE facility in Miramar, and another in Orlando.
"Whistleblowers have shared explosive new information with Oversight Democrats about the horrific conditions inside ICE facilities in Florida," Rep. Robert Garcia said in a statement. "The Trump Administration is trying to cover up these disgusting and unsafe conditions and escape accountability, while countless lives are put in danger. ICE must immediately put an end to this inhumane treatment and give us answers on this horrific situation."
Photos show what whistleblowers say are detainees brushing their teeth outside with water from a hose attached to a jug.
The photos also show overflowing porta-potties being used by hundreds of people. According to the report, there are four of the porta-potties outside of the facility.
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