ICE Detention Hits Record 60,000; $45B Push Targets 100,000 Beds Using Military Bases And Private Prisons

ICE is detaining about 60,000 migrants, surpassing the 2019 peak, as the Trump administration accelerates a nationwide expansion toward 100,000 beds backed by roughly $45B. The plan leverages military installations (e.g., Fort Bliss), state partnerships, and private prison operators (CoreCivic, GEO), with new or expanded sites including Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and Indiana’s “Speedway Slammer.” Advocates warn of due-process and human-rights concerns; officials say added capacity is needed to speed removals.