The South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall is facing intense scrutiny following a surge in 911 calls reporting suicide attempts, sexual abuse, and severe medical neglect. Advocacy group RAICES has condemned the GEO Group-managed facility for maintaining inhumane conditions, citing expired food, inadequate healthcare, and systemic barriers to legal counsel that have worsened under current immigration policies. According to RAICES, the record-high detention rates and private prison profit motives have led to a "race to the bottom" regarding the human rights and safety of detainees, prompting urgent calls for transparency and accountability within the federal detention system.
