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Trump’s Vow to Arrest Immigrants Lifted Private Prison Stocks. Then Why Did They Tank?

ICE wants to detain more than 100,000 people at a time, but the historic ramp up has been slower than Wall Street expected.

News • 01.06.2026

ICE Data Reveals What Happened to 1,600 People Arrested During Chicago’s Blitz

Most of those arrested were swiftly shuttled to a sprawling array of detention centers in 13 states, many with reports of troubling conditions.

News • 12.18.2025

ICE Threw Thousands of Kids in Detention, Many For Longer Than Court-Prescribed Limit

Former immigration staffers argue ICE is choosing to detain families for prolonged periods to speed deportations and compel them to leave.

News • 12.17.2025

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