Immigration Detention Centers

Migrants within the Torrance County Detention Facility in N.M. describe broken plumbing, insect infestations, insufficient access to medical care and water

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

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

"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

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

Other states have passed similar measures, including Illinois, Nevada, New York and Washington

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

The move comes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that authorities arrest migrants who are in the country illegally and committed a state or federal crime

Jury selection is underway in a trial to determine whether GEO Group must pay minimum wage to detainees at its Wash. state immigration detention center

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

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

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

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

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