Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Report: Immigrant Detainees Face Inhumane Treatment in Miami
A report says that people held in some US immigration detention centers in Miami are treated badly.
They were made to eat food like dogs, with their hands tied.
They also had to sleep on cold floors without beds and weren't always given medicine when they needed it.
The government denies these claims, saying everyone gets food, medical care, and help from lawyers.
One man, Harpinder Singh Chauhan, shared his experiences to back the allegations.
The Human Rights Watch organization believes these conditions break the rules and are wrong.
Human Rights Watch reported inhumane treatment in Miami immigration detention facilities.
Detainees allegedly forced to eat with hands tied, sleep on cold floors, and denied basic necessities.
Facilities mentioned include Krome North, Federal Detention Center, and Broward Transitional Center.
A detainee, Harpinder Singh Chauhan, detailed specific instances of mistreatment.
The Department of Homeland Security refuted the report, claiming proper care was provided.
- Who
- Human Rights Watch, detainees, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What
- A report detailing alleged inhumane treatment of detainees in Miami immigration detention centers.
- When
- The report was released; specific dates of incidents mentioned.
- Where
- Krome North Processing Center, Federal Detention Center, Broward Transitional Center in Miami.
- Why
- To highlight alleged mistreatment and potentially prompt improvements in detention conditions.
Human Rights Watch/Detainee Perspective
Department of Homeland Security
Treatment of Detainees
Human Rights Watch/Detainee Perspective
Detainees subjected to inhumane treatment.
Department of Homeland Security
All detainees were provided meals, medical treatment, and lawyers.
- Report Author
- Human Rights Watch
- Locations Mentioned
- Krome North, Federal Detention Center, Broward Transitional Center
- Accusation
- Inhumane Treatment
- DHS Response
- Denied the accusations
- Detainee Testimony
- Harpinder Singh Chauhan