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Scripps News' 'ICE Inc.' investigation tracks tax dollars flowing to companies running immigration lockups
By Patrick Terpstra at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the country, unearthing m...
Key takeaway A longstanding court order has said children should not be kept in ICE detention for more than 20 days, but Scripps News found hundreds of children being held at Dilley for months.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Scripps News investigation into immigration detention centers has significant implications for the Waco community, given the presence of facilities like the Dilley detention center in Texas. As the investigation reveals inhumane conditions and lack of accountability in these centers, local residents should be concerned about the impact on the families and children being held in these facilities. The fact that hundreds of children are being held at Dilley for months, despite a court order stating they should not be kept in ICE detention for more than 20 days, raises questions about the role of private companies like CoreCivic in prioritizing profits over human welfare. As the city of Waco continues to grow and diversify, it is essential for local leaders to consider the human cost of immigration policies and the role of private detention centers in their implementation, and to advocate for more humane and transparent treatment of immigrant families.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the country, unearthing m...
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