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Who Profits When America Locks Up Immigrants?
ImmigrationSpecial Report Who Profits When America Locks Up Immigrants? From prison operators and gear makers to software firms and foreign treasuries, the detention economy runs on one product: detained immigrants. Taxpayers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to halt planned ICE detention center in Hudson
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to halt planned ICE detention center in Hudson Photo by: Matt Slocum/AP Photo FILE – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser pauses during an interview with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Violence for sale: Private military companies and foreign proxies surge in the DR Congo
“The DRC is the clearest sign yet of a trend spreading across Africa: states outsourcing war to private military companies and proxy militias. In only a few years, the country has become a marketplace where foreign contractors, neighbouring armies and armed groups compete for territory and minerals. Once these actors taste power and money, they dig in. The risk is a region carved into fiefdoms, backed by regional and foreign powers and run by armed men who answer to no one.” Continue reading
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Overseas Guard Services U.S. Mission Abuja, Lagos/ Nigeria
Overseas Guard Services U.S. Mission Abuja, Lagos/ Nigeria OverviewAttachments1Version History1 Opportunity Summary STATE, DEPARTMENT OF has issued an award notice through the ACQUISITIONS – AQM MOMENTUM under solicitation 19AQMM25R0205: Overseas Guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DHS Awards $7.3B in Contracts for ICE Detention Expansion
DHS Awards $7.3B in Contracts for ICE Detention Expansion Home » Buildings » DHS Awards $7.3B in Contracts for ICE Detention Expansion Published on Sep 23, 2026 Peter Mwaniki The Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DHS Just Handed Out $7.3 Billion in Detention Facility Contracts. Two of the Three Winners Have Never Built One Before.
DHS Just Handed Out $7.3 Billion in Detention Facility Contracts. Two of the Three Winners Have Never Built One Before. The five projects span El Paso to El Centro, and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Big Horn ICE Detention Facility to Reopen in Hudson Under a $529 Million Contract
Big Horn ICE Detention Facility to Reopen in Hudson Under a $529 Million Contract Home » Buildings » Big Horn ICE Detention Facility to Reopen in Hudson Under a $529 Million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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New ICE contracts for Quebec-based security firm involved with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
New ICE contracts for Quebec-based security firm involved with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted September 16, 2026 9:30 pm Updated September 17, 2026 1:46 pm 4 min read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ICE buys $1.3 million in robot dogs from Connecticut company
ICE buys $1.3 million in robot dogs from Connecticut company The agency bought the robots without seeking competing bids, and chose a version built to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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287(g) Texas Transportation
287(g) Texas Transportation Inactive Contract Opportunity Notice ID 70CDCR26C00000023 Related Notice 70CDCR26R00000021 Contract Line Item Number Department/Ind. Agency HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT Office OFFICE OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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