Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to close all privately-run immigration detention centers on day one during her 2020 presidential campaign, but her position is now being criticized as the number of migrants in detention facilities continues to rise.
Key Points
Harris pledged to close immigration detention centers on day one during her campaign
Republicans have criticized Harris over the Biden administration's handling of the border
ICE data shows over 37,000 migrants held in private detention facilities
Harris previously compared ICE to the KKK
Cons
Criticism over the rising number of migrants in detention facilities
Republicans' criticism over the Biden administration's border policies