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ICE Budget Doubles, New Detention Centers Spark Controversy
10/10/2025
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Story summary
- Policy shifts expand ICE funding and manpower; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocates $74.9 billion.
- This effectively doubles ICE's budget under Biden and funds new detention centers.
- Alligator Alcatraz in Florida draws criticism for conditions; closure ordered, but blocked.
- Red states propose detention centers; names include Cornhusker Clink and Deportation Depot.
