Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) on Thursday directed state officials to investigate allegations that immigrant teens were abused at a state detention facility.

Northam said he's asked the state's Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the state Department of Juvenile Justice to look into allegations that the individuals were beaten and placed in solitary confinement.

The governor noted that the facility where the alleged abuse took place is subject to state oversight, but the individuals housed there are subject to oversight from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.

"If Virginia public safety officials find evidence of abuse or mistreatment at this facility, my administration will do everything we can to ensure the safety of these children," Northam tweeted.

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