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politics21 days ago•81 min saved

Trump’s Detention Push Faces Broad MAGA Backlash

The Trump administration is pushing to expand immigration detention nationwide by converting warehouses into ICE facilities in 23 towns across eight states, targeting up to 3,000 arrests per day and potentially housing tens of thousands of detainees. The plan has sparked backlash even in MAGA-leaning communities, with protests in Virginia, Oklahoma, and New Jersey and multiple deals halted, underscoring deep concerns about detention policy, local impact, and the administration’s approach to ICE operations.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #detention-facilities #donald-j-trump

immigration2 months ago•9 min saved

Chicago Faces Increased ICE Activity and Community Responses

A Marshall Project analysis details the impact of the recent ICE raids in Chicago, highlighting the rapid detention and transfer of arrestees across various facilities, often under inhumane conditions, amid increased enforcement under the Trump administration's policies, with ongoing concerns about detainee treatment and legal challenges.

via The Marshall Project|

#chicago-raids #detention-facilities #human-rights

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Government Shutdown Blocks Lawmakers' Access to ICE Facilities

The US government shutdown has led to ICE halting funding for detention facilities, resulting in denied or unresponded-to congressional visits, causing frustration among Democrats who are considering legal action or pausing their lawsuit.

via Politico|

#congressional-visits #democrats #detention-facilities

immigration6 months ago•4 min saved

Rise in Immigrant Detentions Under Trump Sparks Calls for Reform

Since President Trump took office, immigration detention has increased by over 50%, reaching a record of 60,000 detainees, with many held in facilities not included in official counts, such as new detention centers, military bases, and temporary holding rooms, amid an aggressive immigration crackdown.

via Axios|

#detention-facilities #ice #immigration

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Controversy Mounts Over Indiana's 'Speedway Slammer' Detention Facility and Related IndyCar Incidents

The Trump administration faced significant backlash for branding an Indiana immigrant detention facility with provocative nicknames and imagery, including race car themes and references to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which were criticized as insensitive and racist. The use of such branding, along with partnerships to house immigrants in existing facilities, highlights controversial enforcement practices and drew responses from IndyCar and local authorities, emphasizing the inappropriateness and potential racial implications of the campaign.

via HuffPost|

#backlash #branding #detention-facilities

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Polls Show Declining Support for Trump's Immigration Policies

Public approval of Trump's immigration policies has significantly declined, with increased disapproval of deportations and detention practices, amid reports of inhumane conditions and targeting of non-criminal immigrants, creating potential political opportunities for Democrats.

via HuffPost|

#deportations #detention-facilities #immigration

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Noem Promotes 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility Amid Political Debates

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the conditions at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility against claims of inhumane treatment, asserting that the facility meets high federal standards and contrasting current conditions with past administrations to dismiss allegations of mistreatment.

via The Hill|

#alligator-alcatraz #detention-facilities #homeland-security

world7 months ago•3 min saved

North Korean Defector Sues Kim Jong-un Over Human Rights Violations

A North Korean defector has filed a historic lawsuit in South Korea against Kim Jong-un, accusing the regime of torture and sexual violence in detention facilities, seeking damages and criminal investigation, marking a significant step in holding North Korea accountable for human rights abuses.

via The Guardian|

#detention-facilities #human-rights #kim-jong-un

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

DHS Implements New Rules for Congressional Visits to ICE Facilities

The Trump administration has implemented new policies restricting congressional access to ICE detention facilities, requiring advance notice for visits and limiting interactions with detainees, sparking criticism from Democrats who see it as an infringement on oversight and constitutional rights.

via Axios|

#congressional-visits #detention-facilities #ice

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Texas Proposes Land for Trump's Migrant Deportation Facilities

Texas has offered President-elect Donald Trump 1,400 acres of land along the US-Mexico border to build detention facilities for undocumented migrants, supporting his pledge to deport millions. The plan faces financial, logistical, and legal challenges, with Democratic states opposing mass deportations. The offer highlights a potential divide between Republican and Democratic states on immigration policy.

via BBC.com|

#deportation #detention-facilities #immigration

immigration2 years ago•0 min saved

Failures Uncovered: Immigrant Detention Facilities Under Scrutiny in NPR Investigation

Confidential files obtained by NPR reveal "barbaric" and "negligent" treatment at ICE detention centers, highlighting significant failures in the system.

via WUSF Public Media|

#detention-facilities #government #human-rights

immigration2 years ago•5 min saved

Title 42 Ends, But Border Communities Remain on High Alert.

The end of Title 42, a Covid-related border restriction policy, has brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities are still on high alert due to overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities. Federal and local authorities prepared for an influx, but the number of migrants encountered at the US southern border has been lower than projected. However, officials warn that detention facilities could still become dangerously overcrowded. The majority of migrants are fleeing violence, immigrating for economic opportunities, or to reunite with family members. US authorities are now leaning more on Title 8, a decades-old protocol for asylum seekers, which could carry lengthier processing times and more severe consequences for those crossing unlawfully.

via CNN|

#detention-facilities #humanitarian-crisis #immigration