Category Archives: Homeland Security

Homeland Security Used a Private Intelligence Firm to Monitor Family Separation Protests

Posted on April 30, 2019 by David Isenberg

46 Demonstrators march past the Department of Justice building during a protest against the Trump administration’s policy on separating immigrant families in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2018. Photo: Toya Sarno… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The GEO Group Announces Signing of Contract Modification with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the Reactivation of the Existing 1,000-Bed South Louisiana ICE Processing Center

Posted on April 26, 2019 by David Isenberg

The GEO Group Announces Signing of Contract Modification with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the Reactivation of the Existing 1,000-Bed South Louisiana ICE Processing Center April 25, 2019 06:45 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers From ICE Following Investigation of For-Profit Contractors Running Immigration Detention Facilities

Posted on April 23, 2019 by David Isenberg

Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers From ICE Following Investigation of For-Profit Contractors Running Immigration Detention Facilities Immigration Detention Facilities The senators joined colleagues in a letter citing concern about ‘severe management deficiencies’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As US communities resist ICE, private prison companies are cashing in

Posted on April 11, 2019 by David Isenberg

As US communities resist ICE, private prison companies are cashing in By Justin Rohrlich  April 9, 2019 Local governments are rebelling against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown by refusing to hold… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The dirty business of detaining refugees

Posted on April 7, 2019 by David Isenberg

Australia Refugees April 6, 2019 Refugees at the Manus Island detention center in a 2017 file photo. Image: Youtube The dirty business of detaining refugees Australia has a long and sordid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Detention Inc.: Trump’s Immigrant Crackdown Means Big Money for Private Prisons, Including Three in San Antonio’s Backyard

Posted on March 21, 2019 by David Isenberg

News » The Daily Detention Inc.: Trump’s Immigrant Crackdown Means Big Money for Private Prisons, Including Three in San Antonio’s Backyard  March 12, 2019 By Sanford Nowlin   Sanford Nowlin It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Outsourced Oversight

Posted on March 16, 2019 by David Isenberg

Outsourced Oversight At immigration detention facilities, ‘inspectors for hire’ miss signs of neglect, say critics ByKatherine Hawkins | Filed under investigation | March 12, 2019 Illustration by POGO. This piece originally… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shady Contractors Benefit from Trump’s Mass Detention Policy

Posted on March 15, 2019 by David Isenberg

March 14, 2019 Topic: Security Region: Americas Tags: Border WallImmigrationContractorsHomeland SecurityCrime Shady Contractors Benefit from Trump’s Mass Detention Policy It is time for Congress to amend existing legislation that creates accountability of the government’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MAGA all-stars visit border to plot private wall project

Posted on February 5, 2019 by David Isenberg

A group of Trump supporters including Former Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo (left), Brian Kolfage (second from left), Kris Kobach (middle), and former Sheriff David Clarke convened in McAllen, Texas to discuss… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private security firms fight over immigration detention center contract

Posted on February 3, 2019 by David Isenberg

Private security firms fight over immigration detention center contract The main entrance to the Port Isabel Detention Center on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Port Isabel is about 20 miles northwest of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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