overcrowding

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ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While a transfer may be a slight inconvenience for usual commuters, it may cause large problems in mass events like the World Cup where risk of overcrowding and crush are at their highest.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The high numbers have rekindled concerns about overcrowding on the mountain, especially if poor weather shortens the climbing window.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

In recent years, Everest has also been plagued by overcrowding, environmental concerns and a series of fatal climbing attempts.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Libra not only could help earth by providing clean solar energy, but could also relieve overcrowding on earth by giving people someplace else to live.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins