Moulton Conducts Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Facility, Shares Observations

Burlington, MA —Today, following an unannounced visit to the ICE field office in Burlington, Massachusetts, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his observations made during his oversight visit:

"Today I conducted an unannounced visit to the Burlington ICE facility. This was my third visit to Burlington during the second Trump Administration, and my second unannounced visit. I returned today to see whether the problems I’ve seen have been addressed, and whether conditions for detainees have improved at all as ICE arrests have continued in high numbers. 

“I was delayed by over 30 minutes today before my tour inside the facility began. During that time period, my team and I noticed multiple vans leave the property. No explanation was given to me regarding this delay and why it was necessary. 

“During my tour I was reminded of something I’ve known since I first came here in 2019: This is no place for human habitation. 

“Enforcing our immigration laws still requires a semblance of due process, including the ability to speak to a lawyer and with family. We must do more to hold ICE accountable, and I will continue to push them to address the poor conditions inside the field office in Burlington.

“I want to thank the activists that I spoke with following my visit. Your continued support for the individuals being detained inside this facility does not go unnoticed.”

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