Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Report: Immigrant Detainees Face Inhumane Treatment in Miami Facilities
A report by Human Rights Watch says that people held in three immigrant detention centers in Miami were treated very poorly.
People were forced to eat like animals, sleep on hard floors, and were denied medical care.
One man was even hogtied.
The authorities denied these claims, saying the detainees were provided for.
These conditions are against international laws.
A man named Harpinder Singh Chauhan spent time in the facilities and described the poor conditions.
This is an example of how people in detention can be mistreated.
Human Rights Watch reported inhumane conditions at three Miami immigrant detention facilities.
Detainees were reportedly forced to eat with their hands tied and sleep on concrete floors.
Detainees experienced lack of medical care, including insulin and inhalers, and denied basic hygiene like soap.
A detainee reported being without food for a day and then forced to eat like a dog.
The Department of Homeland Security called the report false, stating detainees are provided with essentials.
- Who
- Human Rights Watch and detainees in Miami immigrant detention facilities.
- What
- Human Rights Watch reported inhumane conditions in Miami immigrant detention facilities.
- When
- The events were detailed in a Human Rights Watch report.
- Where
- Miami immigrant detention facilities.
- Why
- To reveal the treatment of detainees and alleged violations of international law.
Human Rights Watch Findings
DHS Response
Treatment of Detainees
Human Rights Watch Findings
Inhumane conditions, including tied hands during eating and lack of basic hygiene.
DHS Response
All detainees are provided with meals, medical treatment, and lawyers.
Medical Care
Human Rights Watch Findings
Lack of essential medical care (insulin, inhalers) provided to detainees.
DHS Response
The Department of Homeland Security stated that medical care is provided
- Report Author
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Detainee Testimony
- Harpinder Singh Chauhan
- DHS Response
- Report called false