Miami.- The mayor of Miami-Dade, Daniella Levine Cavaformally requested an urgent visit to the Krome processing center On the part of federal, state and congress officials, after knowing alarming reports on extreme overcrowding, inhuman conditions and possible human rights violations of immigrants confined in the facilities located in the southwest of the county.
In a letter addressed to the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noemthe mayor expressed her deep concern for the growing number of detainees in Krome and the lack of decent conditions for their attention, especially in the case of people without criminal records or with regular immigration status.
“The increase in the number of detainees sent to the Krome processing center has caused the conditions to deteriorate, creating an insecure and inhuman detention atmosphere,” Levine Cava wrote.
According to the mayor, reports of national media such as Use Today and Miami Herald They have documented complaints of dangerous conditions in Krome, including “inappropriate access to water and food, prolonged confinement, medical negligence and physical abuse.
The center, operated by the Customs Immigration and Control Service (ICE), is located in the area of 18201 SW 12th Street, Miami and It has an estimated capacity of between 600 and 700 inmates under normal conditions.
Mass arrest without clear process
The letter also warns of an alarming growth in the number of people arrested by ICE, which already exceeds 50,000 nationwide. However, deportations have not followed the same rhythm, and many immigrants remain in custody without judgment or definition of their immigration status.
“Krome is now housing a wide range of immigrants, including women and people without criminal charges, and reports describe such severe overcrowding that people are ‘sleeping standing’,” the mayor warned.
Called to compassion and action
Levine Cava emphasized the historical commitment of Miami-fade of hosting people fleeing repressive regimes in countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti and Nicaragua, and warned that some of the detainees are legal residents and workers who already contribute to the local economy.
“Some of the immigrants now detained in federal facilities are being retained indefinitely without a clear process, including Green Cards (Permanent Resident), members of our community who are contributing to our economy, supporting their families and paying taxes,” he said.
Concrete request to national security
Finally, the mayor requested “a visit to the facilities by a delegation of federal, state and congress officials” to verify the conditions first hand and ensure that legal and humanitarian standards are respected.
“It is important that we continue to keep our communities safe and that our country is protected, we are taking the necessary actions to eliminate individuals convicted of crimes that are undocumented.”
The letter concludes by thanking these issues and reaffirming the commitment of the county with the construction of a safe, fair and respectful community of human rights.
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