Nation Aug 28 Florida taxpayers may lose $218M on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge orders shutdown By Mike Schneider, Kate Payne, Associated Press
Nation Aug 27 Florida official believes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will be empty within days, email shows A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days… By Kate Payne, Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Politics Jul 25 Watch 5:48 How private companies could cash in on Trump’s mass deportations The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. By Stephanie Sy, Ian Couzens
Politics Jan 23 Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump promises mass deportations President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers. By Morgan Lee, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Health Jul 19 How the coronavirus spread through one immigration facility Gregory Arnold walked into the warden’s office April 1 as the novel coronavirus ripped through one of the largest immigration detention centers in the United States. Waiting with about 40 guards to begin his shift, he heard a captain say… By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Mar 25 Trump administration urged to free migrants as virus surges By Ben Fox, Philip Marcelo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus. Continue reading
Sep 28 Judge blocks Trump rules for detained migrant kids By Amy Taxin, Associated Press A U.S. judge on Friday blocked new Trump administration rules that would enable the government to keep immigrant children in detention facilities with their parents indefinitely. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 7:14 The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant… Continue watching
Aug 23 DOJ says immigration facility shouldn’t have to pay minimum wage By Gene Johnson, Associated Press A lawsuit seeks to force the detention center operator to turn over profits it gained by underpaying them — an amount that could reach into the millions. Continue reading
Jul 18 WATCH: Homeland Security head McAleenan questioned over treatment of migrants By Colleen Long, Associated Press McAleenan's testimony comes one week after Democrats released a report that found 18 children under 2 years old were kept from their parents for up to six months. Continue reading