Maryland Rep. Visits ICE Facility, Vows Oversight

Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth tours Baltimore site, promises to hold officials accountable.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 1:03am

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, a Maryland Democrat, visited an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in downtown Baltimore on Monday. During the visit, Elfreth said she spent about an hour asking questions to ensure health, safety and due process standards are being met for the 8-9 detainees present. Elfreth vowed to follow up on community feedback and hold ICE accountable for the treatment of detainees.

Why it matters

The visit comes amid ongoing concerns about the treatment of immigrants in ICE custody, including allegations of civil rights violations at the Baltimore facility. Elfreth's oversight efforts aim to ensure detainees are being provided basic resources and access to legal representation.

The details

During the visit, ICE officials outlined the services provided to detainees, including hygiene kits, access to attorneys and clergy, and the ability to notify family during transfers. However, the Maryland Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security alleging possible civil rights violations at the Fallon facility, which ICE continues to describe as a processing center rather than a detention facility.

  • Rep. Elfreth visited the ICE facility in downtown Baltimore on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Sarah Elfreth

A Democratic U.S. Representative from Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, who conducted oversight of the ICE facility in Baltimore.

Anthony Brown

The Maryland Attorney General who filed a lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security over alleged civil rights violations at the Fallon facility in Baltimore.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that operates the processing center in downtown Baltimore, which has faced allegations of inhumane conditions and civil rights violations.

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What they’re saying

“We're talking about human beings and human dignity, and we're going to follow up on every single piece of feedback we get from the community.”

— Sarah Elfreth, U.S. Representative

What’s next

The Maryland Attorney General's lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security over the Baltimore facility is ongoing, and Rep. Elfreth has vowed to continue oversight efforts to hold the agency accountable.

The takeaway

This visit highlights the ongoing tensions and concerns surrounding the treatment of immigrants in ICE custody, particularly at facilities like the one in downtown Baltimore. Elected officials like Rep. Elfreth are working to provide oversight and ensure detainees' basic rights and dignity are protected.