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Jan 13, 2022

People Detained At ICE Facility Allege COVID-19 Outbreak Is Being Mishandled

According to data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, there are nearly two dozen cases of COVID-19 inside the Caroline Detention Facility.

Dec 14, 2021

Over 100 Organizations Petition DHS to Close ICE Facility in Virginia

According to the letter, there are now only 12 individuals being held at the Farmville Detention Center.

Sep 22, 2020

ICE Reverses Course On Plans To Transfer Detainees To Farmville Detention Center

The Farmville detention center saw a massive coronavirus outbreak and one death this summer, and now the Caroline County center has seen its cases spike in the past two weeks.

Sep 10, 2020

Following Farmville Coronavirus Outbreak, Inspector Finds ‘Systematic’ Deficiencies In Pandemic Response

The inspection report finds Farmville staff failed to respond to a severe COVID-19 outbreak and left detainees without proper medical care as the virus spread.

Aug 12, 2020

Farmville ICE Detention Center With COVID-19 Outbreak Must Stop Transfers, Judge Orders

The ruling follows a lawsuit filed against ICE on behalf of four Farmville detainees.

Jul 10, 2020

More Than 70% Of People Detained At The Farmville Detention Center Are COVID-Positive

“There’s a lot of people that are scared for their lives and are saying they can’t stand up,” says Adina Appelbaum, an attorney with CAIR Coalition. “They can’t eat. They’re having trouble breathing. People are passing out on the floor. People are unable to stand up for count.”

 
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