Kern County Declines Detention Inspections | Bakersfield News

Kern County’s public health department is stepping back from inspecting immigration detention centers, citing state law limits and saying state oversight already covers the bases — but community outcry is mounting as four of California’s eight such facilities sit in the county, sparking fears over detainee safety and humane conditions. County Director Brynn Carrigan insists her team’s environmental checks have found nothing major, and while new state legislation could expand enforcement powers, advocates vow to keep pushing for transparency and accountability regardless. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fec99e3064e539d