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ICE detention oversight

Deficient facility inspections and weak accountability mechanisms in ICE detention facilities.

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Jan 28, 2026
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Which private companies hold the largest ICE contracts and what services do those contracts cover?

that hold the largest visible contracts with include long-established operators like and , major contractors such as , , and , and a newly prominent cohort of smaller firms winning high-value “” and l...

Jan 30, 2026
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What were the findings and recommendations of ICE death reviews and Inspector General audits during the Obama administration?

Death reviews and Inspector General (IG) audits during found repeated failures in medical care, , and weak accountability mechanisms that contributed to custody, and recommended stronger oversight, tr...

Jan 27, 2026
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What documentation should noncitizens carry to avoid problems with ICE stops in 2025?

should prioritize carrying secure, authoritative proof of identity and immigration status—ideally a government-issued photo ID plus documentation that specifically evidences lawful presence or registr...

Feb 5, 2026

how is wrongful detention by ICE determined

is determined through a mix of documentary review, administrative processes and court oversight: officials compare identity and status records to legal standards (including mandatory detention categor...

Jan 16, 2026

How many women were removed by ICE in fiscal year 2025 compared with fiscal years 2022–2024, according to ICE and independent trackers?

ICE’s publicly posted totals show removals rising from roughly 72,200 in FY2022 to about 142,500 in FY2023 and 271,484 in FY2024 (calculated from figures ICE reported in its FY2024 annual report) , wh...