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.
Key Points
- Detention centers in Karnes and Dilley, Texas, are being retrofitted for families
- Increased detention capacity through CoreCivic contracts and Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Immigration advocates denounce the move of boosting detention of families
- CoreCivic's new contract with ICE expected to reach annual revenue of $180 million
Cons
- Detention of families can be harmful and traumatic, especially for children
- Past detentions have resulted in abuse, psychological harm, and even death of children
- Some children separated from their parents during the Trump administration have still not been reunited