ICE Says Critical Evidence Was Lost in 'System Crash' a Day After It Was Sued
2 days ago
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- Federal government allegedly lost nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from ICE's Broadview Detention Center after a lawsuit was filed on October 30.
- Footage from October 20 to October 30 was 'irretrievably destroyed' due to a 'system crash' on October 31.
- Government lawyers claim lack of resources to preserve or recover the footage, suggesting plaintiffs provide 'endless hard drives' as a solution.
- Plaintiffs' lawyers express concern over the intentionality of the data loss and lack of recovery efforts.
- Five by Five Management, a company allegedly involved in the system crash, could not be reached for comment.
- Detainees report 'inhumane' conditions, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and abuse by officers.