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ICE Expands Detention Capacity with $45 Billion Budget

2/13/2026

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The Washington Post reports ICE plans a significant detention expansion backed by a $45 billion budget approved by Congress.
The expansion includes new facilities in California and Texas.
It would double the number of large detention centers.
GEO Group and CoreCivic reported 2025 record revenues and plan to reactivate closed facilities to hold up to 19,000 more detainees.

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Story summary

The Washington Post reports ICE plans a significant detention expansion backed by a $45 billion budget approved by Congress.
The expansion includes new facilities in California and Texas.
It would double the number of large detention centers.
GEO Group and CoreCivic reported 2025 record revenues and plan to reactivate closed facilities to hold up to 19,000 more detainees.