Conditions at the NWDC: ICE Lowers Standards, Documents Reveal Gaps in Accountability for Sexual Abuse
- Date: May 5, 2026
As part of an ongoing multi-part investigation of human rights concerns at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, WA, reviews the 2026 seven-month “bridge” contract between ICE and GEO Group for the operation of the Northwest ICE Processing Center (formally known as NWDC), particularly in light of recently-released documents about sexual abuse and assault in the facility.