Democratic lawmakers call for closure of ICE detention center in southwest Georgia

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LUMPKIN, Ga. — Democratic members of Congress are calling for an immigration detention center in southwest Georgia to be shut down after conducting an oversight visit this week, describing conditions that included overcrowded cells and lack of adequate medical care.

Stewart Detention Center, a facility run by the private prison company CoreCivic, is one of the largest detention centers in the country. At least two people have died after …

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