Rep. Doris Matsui says ICE told her people have been held overnight at Sacramento facility

Congresswoman Doris Matsui said Thursday the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement again denied her access to inspect its facility in downtown Sacramento, but that she has received confirmation that people have been held there “longer than they should.”

Last week, Matsui and the Sacramento city leaders sent letters requesting an inspection of the facility located at the John E. Moss Federal Building located at the Capitol Mall. They demanded the access over reports of what they called “deplorable conditions for people being detained in the building’s basement.” Those allegations include limited water, lack of food, lack of access to restrooms, inadequate ventilation and denial of beds.

ICE has not responded to KCRA 3’s requests for comment about the claims.

Matsui said after first