According to data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, there are nearly two dozen cases of COVID-19 inside the Caroline Detention Facility.
According to the letter, there are now only 12 individuals being held at the Farmville Detention Center.
Oct 02, 2020
Virginia Legislature Passes Bill That Would Subject ICE Detention Centers To State Health Inspections
The bill classifies privately-operated immigrant detention centers as “local correctional facilities,” which would allow them to be subject to the same health inspections as local jails in the state.
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.