Public health service officers resign from ICE detention center work

February 5, 2026 • Google News World

Public Health Service Officers Resign from ICE Detention Centers

A group of Public Health Service (PHS) officers have resigned from serving at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. According to reports, the officers made this decision rather than continue to work in these facilities.

The PHS is a branch of the US Department of Health and Human Services that provides medical services to various populations, including those in detention. ICE detention centers are used to hold individuals who are being processed for deportation or immigration proceedings.

It has been reported that some PHS officers have chosen not to serve at these detention centers due to concerns about their working conditions and the nature of their duties. The exact reasons for this decision are not specified, but it is clear that the officers’ resignations are related to their role in providing medical care to individuals in ICE custody.

The PHS has confirmed that some of its officers have left their positions at ICE detention centers, but no further information is available on the number of officers who have resigned or the reasons for their departure. The agency’s policies and procedures regarding employee assignments and working conditions are also not publicly disclosed.

Source: Google News World