The Department of Homeland Security on Monday ripped a media report as “fake news” that alleged illegal immigrants in overcapacity detention centers are going hungry because of food shortages.

An unnamed former Immigration and Customs Enforcement official told NBC News in a story published Monday that it’s difficult for a detention facility to stay stocked with the right amount of food when it might face an unexpected surge of new detainees.

“FAKE NEWS!” DHS wrote in a post on X. “Any claim that there is a lack of food or subprime conditions at ICE detention centers are FALSE. All detainees are provided with proper meals, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with their family members and lawyers.

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