Improving Health Conditions in Detention

Official: Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

Why This Matters

This bill aims to improve health care and safety for people held in immigration detention by ensuring better reporting and accountability for health conditions. It seeks to protect detainees from retaliation when they report health issues.

If you or someone you know is in immigration detention, this bill could lead to better health care and protection against mistreatment.

Affects: Detainees in immigration detention facilities and their families will be directly impacted by these changes.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires immigration detention facilities to report health conditions of detainees. 2. Facilities must create an online system to track medical, dental, and mental health issues. 3. Detainees will have access to an anonymous way to report health concerns without fear of retaliation. 4. The Department of Homeland Security will review contracts with facilities that receive multiple health complaints. 5. Annual audits will assess health conditions and gender-related health protections in these facilities.

Who is affected?

Detainees in immigration detention facilities and their families will be directly impacted by these changes.