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By Jordan Rynning

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles inspected the B-18 immigration detention center in downtown Friday unannounced and called the visit a “first step” in transparency from the Trump administration. Gomez said there were more than 100 people being held inside, many of whom looked "exhausted."

What he saw: Detainees sleep on the floor in “tanks” holding up to around 40 people, Gomez told LAist after being taken through the detention center. He said there were no medical personnel on site, but some non-refrigerated medicines were available. Gomez said the facility was not over capacity, but he said it “isn’t set up to hold people for over 12 hours.” LAist has reached out to ICE for comment.

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