US EditionPrivate prison giant CoreCivic plans for business boom from ICE contracts
- On Wednesday, three congressional representatives conducted an oversight visit to a detention center located in New Jersey to evaluate conditions firsthand.
- The visit was conducted under the legal authority that permits members of Congress to carry out surprise inspections, although officials from DHS contended that the lawmakers should have arranged for a formal tour in advance.
- The visit led to a confrontation involving federal agents and Newark's mayor, who was arrested outside the facility on trespassing charges, escalating tensions.
- CoreCivic, a major private prison operator, expects business growth from ICE contracts amid increased deportations, reporting $488 million revenue and earnings surpassing forecasts.
- This increased demand for detention space supports federal plans to remove one million immigrants annually and add 10,000 ICE officers, though critics dispute the need for expanded resources.
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Los Angeles Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
The director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Control Service acknowledged on Wednesday the right of members of Congress to visit detention facilities, even without notice.
·Los Angeles, United States
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ICE head recognizes Congress' role in visiting detention facilities, even unannounced
The head of the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agency has recognized the right of members of Congress to visit detention facilities —even unannounced.
·United States
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