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$70 billion immigration enforcement spending bill
Coverage of $70 billion immigration enforcement spending bill in the Nexus archive.
- ICE says relaxed detention standards 'reduce the burden' on contractors running its lockups
ICE has relaxed detention standards, allowing contractors to use AI for noncritical detainee communication and avoid paying minimum wage for voluntary work. Experts warn this will worsen detention conditions and reduce accountability, as ICE facilities face reports of deaths, medical neglect, and inadequate resources.