Trump administration expanding ICE detention behind closed doors
Mar 13, 2026

The Trump administration expanded immigration detention through increased arrests, blocking bond releases, and converting warehouses into detention centers across the country. The number of detained immigrants reached approximately 70,000, more than double the prior year. There were 31 deaths in ICE custody in 2025 and 12 more in early 2026.
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