Reopening of Private Prison in Leavenworth as an Immigrant Detention Center

Former corrections officer William Rogers criticizes the plan to reopen a private prison in Leavenworth as an immigrant detention center due to past dangerous conditions and mismanagement. CoreCivic plans to reopen the facility to hold up to 1,000 migrants amidst federal push to expand immigration detention. Local and state lawsuits are disrupting ICE's plan to reopen troubled prisons, with protests and legal challenges following. Concerns about inhumane conditions and overcrowding in ICE detention centers are raised by immigrant rights advocates and former prison employees.

Reopening Family Detention Centers by Trump Administration

The Trump administration has reopened family detention centers in Texas as part of efforts to crack down on immigration, citing final deportation orders from federal judges. Immigration advocates criticize the move, citing harm to children and families. CoreCivic, a private prison company, has resumed operations under a new contract with ICE.

Expansion of Immigration Detention Facilities in the U.S.

The Trump administration is expanding immigration detention capacity by reopening a 1,000-bed detention center in New Jersey and adding beds at other facilities. Immigrant advocates are concerned about the impact on New Jersey's immigrant communities.