“The Sheriff’s Department remains committed to the health and safety of all immigration detainees,” Lt. Lane Lagaret, a spokesman for the department, said in a statement. The facility separates inmates from immigration detainees, most of whom are awaiting immigration court proceedings or deportation by ICE. According to the report, meat marked with a “keep frozen” label was stored in a refrigerator with no date showing how long it had been thawing. ICE standards call for those in disciplinary housing to receive visitors, enjoy recreation and have access to telephones and reading materials. A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department said the concerns raised by the inspection have been addressed and rectified.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 09, 2017 03:51 UTC