New reports of “gross mismanagement” and poor conditions at Fort Bliss facility for migrant children
René Kladzyk July 8, 2021
Poor conditions, allegations of sexual abuse and “gross mismanagement” continue to plague the Fort Bliss detention camp for migrant children, according to a new report and statements from former staff. The allegations come despite a recent visit from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra where he touted the diminished number of children at the facility and overall improvements.
Two former employees of the facility — tasked with watching over the children from mid-May to early-June — came forward with a whistleblower account released by the Government Accountability Project on Wednesday, documenting a litany of problems they witnessed at the El Paso-area tent facility. The Government Accountability Project is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and litigates on behalf of government whistleblowers.
A separate staff member at the facility, who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution, has confirmed with El Paso Matters that many of the conditions described in the whistleblower account were present at the facility as of last week, despite the lower number of children being held there.
https://elpasomatters.org/2021/07/08/new-reports-of-gross-mismanagement-and-poor-conditions-at-fort-bliss-facility-for-migrant-children/
