Immigration Detention
Public Pensions Pour Millions into Private Prison Companies
A New York State Pension Fund has One of the Largest Investments in the Country
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Dozens of ICE Detainees Have Been Placed on Suicide Watch in a New Jersey Facility
By Lea Ceasrine Immigration Detention Primary category in which blog post is published
A Play Offers a Stinging Account of Immigration Detention in the US
By Mazin Sidahmed Immigration Detention Primary category in which blog post is published
Former Detainee Sues ICE Agents for Medical Neglect
In court documents, one man alleges Bergen County Jail neglected his health and violated his constitutional rights
Canadian MP Questions Finance Minister on Private Prison Investments
After Documented uncovered Canada invested public money in the private prison industry, an MP is probing the finance minister for answers
Hudson County Votes to Limit ICE Contract
After a heated hearing, the Freeholders decided to expel ICE from the county jail by 2020
Canadian Pension Fund Grows Investment in Private Prisons by 1100 Percent
Despite the government's views on immigration, Canada’s state pension fund increased its investment in American private prisons 13-fold during the family separation crisis.
ICE Detainees May Be Scattered As Hudson County Weighs Canceling Contract
The experience of two California counties paints a worrying picture for advocates.
Investment Banks Doubled Down on Immigration Detention Amidst Family Separation
CoreCivic received a $1 billion credit line from major banks.
Alvin McLean Can Teach You How to Get Deported
From prison, one man helps others prepare for deportation
A NJ Pension Fund Bets on CoreCivic and GEO Group
A retirement fund sunk nearly $1 million into two private prison companies that profit from immigration detention
New Jersey Jail is Holding Nearly Triple its Capacity in ICE Detainees
Bergen County jail held three times its listed capacity of ICE detainees at the start of the 2018 fiscal year.
