The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated the reopening of several previously closed correctional facilities across multiple states. These facilities are being repurposed to function as immigrant detention centers, an action described as part of the Trump administration's broader effort to expand capacity for immigrant detention.
Facility Reactivation
The process involves reactivating former prisons that had ceased operations. The initiative aims to increase the available space for holding immigrants.
Background of Facilities
Prior to their closure, a number of these facilities had been subject to reported allegations of abuse, operational issues, or mismanagement. The exact number and specific locations of all reactivated facilities were not publicly detailed in the provided information.