Media: https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTcyYTQ4YTRmZHFjamk0MjVqcGw0c2didXYxcDRkcHAwcDFvY213djlwejY4NzZzdyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/fZ8GQ6EVdmQ4Pfvg6W/giphy.gifTitle: The Rising Trend of Private Prisons in ICE Detention Centers
The recent surge in immigration detentions has led to an increase in demand for private prisons managed by companies like Geo Group and CoreCivic. With the federal government holding more than 48,000 people in immigration detention – a 20% rise since January – these facilities are being pushed beyond their capacity. This is despite ICE already being funded to hold only around 35,000 individuals.
The Trump administration’s goal of increasing the number of detainees to 100,000 has put immense pressure on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to find more space for these immigrants. In response, nearly 90% of people in ICE custody are being held in facilities run by private companies like Geo Group and CoreCivic. These corporations have been investing heavily into expanding their capacity to meet the administration’s demands.
Since January, both Geo Group and CoreCivic have announced plans to add over 6,000 beds across various states such as Texas, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Michigan. This includes reopening old prisons like Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ owned by GEO Group.
Immigrant rights advocates have raised concerns about the conditions at these privately-run detention centers. They argue that private companies prioritize profit over providing adequate care for detainees. There are also fears of communities opposing plans to reopen old prisons due to potential safety risks and negative impacts on property values.
The rise in private prison usage within ICE detention centers highlights a concerning trend towards privatization of public services, particularly those related to law enforcement and immigration control. It raises questions about accountability, transparency, and the ethics behind profiting from human misery. As we move forward, it is crucial that we scrutinize these practices closely and ensure that basic human rights are not compromised in the name of profit or political agendas.
Source: [Original Article](https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5417980/private-prisons-and-local-jails-are-ramping-up-as-ice-detention-exceeds-capacity) #private
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