A recent report from the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General has uncovered serious deficiencies at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana, which houses approximately 1,500 immigrants. The report, based on an unannounced inspection in March 2025, highlights failures in maintaining sanitary conditions, properly storing perishable food, and adequately documenting use-of-force incidents. Notably, the facility was criticized for an incident where an officer punctured a detainee's thumb with a pen to enforce compliance. Additionally, the report noted that staff did not consistently report use-of-force incidents to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office. The DHS spokesperson downplayed the findings as minor infractions, but the report raises significant concerns about the treatment of detainees. Recommendations from the OIG include improving sanitation practices and providing recreational activities for detainees. While ICE has agreed to address these issues, the report underscores ongoing challenges in ensuring humane conditions at detention facilities.