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.