About this episode
América Platt was detained at Prairieland – an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas. She spent four sleepless nights on the floor because there weren’t enough beds. She had her period when she arrived, and a fever from an ear infection – but she said it took hours to access medical care or even a sanitary pad. “You’re stripped from your humanity,” she told investigative reporter Doug MacMillan. Today, producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Doug about the conditions in overcrowded ICE detention centers . This episode was produced by Ariel Plotnick and edited by Maggie Penman. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Evelyn Larrubia. Subscribe to The Washington Post here .