Immigration Detention Centers

Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden's campaign promises

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

Migrants to replace inmates in a South Texas prison

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

Why a layered screening strategy is critical for stopping contraband

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Smiths Detection

To keep drugs, weapons and other disruptive items out of your facility, first identify gaps in your screening process, then adopt a variety of policies and tools to plug the holes

Jury to decide if immigration detainees should get minimum wage

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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

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"

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