ICE

ICE to stop using Alabama jail, limit use of 3 others

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The jail has "a long history of serious deficiencies," ICE said in a news release Friday

GEO ordered to pay $23.2M in detainee minimum wage cases

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In addition to $17.3M for immigrant detainee back pay, the private prison company owes Washington state nearly $6M

Reasons why you should spend your ARP funding now (infographic)

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Motorola Solutions

Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you

Jury: GEO Group owes immigrant detainees $17M in back pay

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"Immigrants held in GEO's for-profit facilities are not criminals and should not be beholden to enriching the corporation's bottom line," said an attorney

Federal jury: Immigrant detainees at Wash. for-profit facility are owed minimum wage

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The jury will now consider how much back pay is owed — an amount expected to run into the millions

Staff shortage, fewer inmates lead Mass. sheriff to end ICE program

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The staff trained in the program and the jail population have halved since the agreement began in 2017

COVID outbreak at Wash. ICE facility worsens, with 150 cases since June

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The virus surge came as the federal government transferred nearly 1,100 immigrants to the facility

Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden's campaign promises

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The number of detainees nationwide has more than doubled since the end of February 2021 to nearly 27,000

Ohio sheriff cites unorganized process, inspection demands behind decision to terminate ICE contract

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"We operate an efficient correctional facility, and federal officials continue to add unreasonable and cost prohibitive mandates," said Sheriff Richard Jones

US ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment

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DHS suggested additional detention facilities could close, noting that it would "review concerns"

2 NJ COs injured in melee with ICE detainees

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The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items

NJ county ends contract with ICE to hold immigration detainees in county jail

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement now has 120 days to remove its inmates

Bill in Wash. state would ban private immigration jail

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The bill would allow GEO to continue operating the jail until its contract with ICE expires in 2025

Fla. sues to stop Biden's immigration directives

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New guidance has resulted in immigration officials declining to take custody of people who have served sentences for burglary, drug trafficking and other crimes