Escobar Says 911 Calls Details 3 Suspected Overdoses at Camp East Montana

Questions follow reported ICE facility overdoses; El Paso cooling centers open

This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso.  Suspected Overdoses Reported at ICE Facility Camp East Montana At least three people recently experienced suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in East El Paso, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D…

Escobar says 911 calls details 3 suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella saying at least three people experienced suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana in El Paso. The letter cites 911 calls where emergency crews responded to two suspected overdoses, both men, at the detention center, Rep. Escobar said. She said they happened within …

Escobar demands answers after 3 suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Three people allegedly overdosed at Camp East Montana, the immigration detention center at Fort Bliss, according to U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director David Venturella, Escobar said two of the suspected overdoses happened [...]