DETENTION CENTERS

Jul 16 2025POLITICS

New Rules Lock Up Immigrants Longer

The Trump administration has introduced a new rule. It stops many immigrants from getting bond hearings. These are people who entered the U. S. without proper documents. Now, they must stay in detention while waiting for deportation. This process can take a long time, even years. An ICE spokesperson said this new rule fixes a gap in immigration law. Before, it mostl...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

ICE's Detention Dilemma: Who's Really Getting Arrested?

The Trump administration has been vocal about focusing on the "worst of the worst" when it comes to immigration arrests and deportations. However, recent data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tells a different story. In the first two weeks of February, over 1, 800 people were detained without any criminal convictions or pending charges. This group made ...

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plans: A Test for Detention Centers

President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Trump needs more detention space, and that comes at a cost. The Departm...

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