immigration detention centers
Coverage of immigration detention centers in the Nexus archive.
- Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds
CoreCivic, a private prison company, sold two of the largest immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- California may force the release of 911 calls at immigration detention centers
A California state senator is proposing legislation to require public release of 911 call records from immigration detention centers, addressing concerns over inadequate oversight linked to sexual assault, inhumane conditions, and deaths. Senate Bill 423 would mandate disclosure of emergency call audio and video while protecting victim identities and active investigations.
- Bill limiting locations for new immigration detention centers heads to governor | The Chicago Report
A new bill heading to the governor's desk would ban new immigration detention centers from being built near Illinois homes, schools, and churches. Sen. Kimberly Lightford is involved in the discussion.
- Bruce Springsteen halts gig to blast Newark’s Delaney Hall amid clashes between anti-ICE mob, feds
Bruce Springsteen interrupted a concert to criticize Delaney Hall, a for-profit detention center in New Jersey, amid clashes between an anti-ICE group and federal agents. He highlighted that the governor has been denied access to meet with detainees about conditions at the facility.