The Shadow System: How ICE Detention Fails Immigrants The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention system is shrouded in secrecy, making it nearly impossible for immigrants to report problems within its walls.
This lack of transparency has led to a systemic failure that allows neglect, abuse, and mistreatment to persist.
The current system relies heavily on the goodwill of facility administrators and staff, who are often undertrained or overwhelmed by the sheer number of detainees in their care.