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Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Detention Center Contracts for Corruption

4/1/2026

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More than 50 lawmakers, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are investigating contractors building immigration detention facilities under President Donald Trump’s administration.
They seek to uncover potential corruption from the rapid expansion and contend the facilities are inhumane.
The plan includes a $38.3 billion budget for large-scale detention centers and raises concerns about worsening conditions.

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Story summary

More than 50 lawmakers, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are investigating contractors building immigration detention facilities under President Donald Trump’s administration.
They seek to uncover potential corruption from the rapid expansion and contend the facilities are inhumane.
The plan includes a $38.3 billion budget for large-scale detention centers and raises concerns about worsening conditions.