The Department of Homeland Security melted down on social media Tuesday after NBC News reported on conditions inside some immigration detention facilities.
According to the NBC News report, 510 “credible” cases of human rights abuses were discovered at detention facilities across the country after a months-long investigation by Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) office. Those cases include 41 allegations of “physical or sexual abuse, as well as 18 alleged reports of mistreatment of children in custody,” the report states.
DHS responded to the report on social media.
“FAKE NEWS,” DHS posted from its official X account.
“Any claim that there are subprime conditions at ICE detention facilities are FALSE,” the post continued. “All detainees are provided with proper meals, quality water, blankets, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with their family members and lawyers.”
The report Ossoff’s office compiled relied on a whistleblower who witnessed a pregnant woman sleeping on the floor of a detention center, according to NBC News.
Another pregnant woman told Rep. Ayana Pressley (D-MA) that she miscarried twice while in a DHS facility.
“Regardless of our views on immigration policy, the American people do not support the abuse of detainees and prisoners…it’s more important than ever to shine a light on what’s happening behind bars and barbed wire, especially and most shockingly to children,” Ossoff told NBC News.
DHS labeled the testimony included in the report as “lies.”
“Make no mistake, these types of lies are contributing to the over 830% increase in assaults on the men and women of ICE who put their lives on the line every day to arrest violent criminal illegal aliens to protect and defend the lives of American citizens,” the DHS post reads.