Tonight, just hours before a curfew takes effect for a second night in downtown Los Angeles, protesters again taking to the streets. Demonstrations opposing ICE immigration enforcement operations now in their sixth straight day. Organizers mobilizing across social media.How long do you think this is going to go on. Well, the National Guard said they're going to be here for at least 30 days. So, I'd say as long as they're here.Protests overnight in New York, Denver, and Chicago, where a car appears to speed ...

This is a strawberry field in Ventura County, California. I'm in Oxnard. Uh this is one of the beating hearts of the California agricultural economy. California's economy is the fourth largest economy in the world.And the agricultural industry here is is literally worth billions of dollars. There are thousands of farms in Ventura County, tens of thousands of farm workers. And this also happens to be the latest location in a series of immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration and federal ag ...

Welcome to the beat everyone. We're monitoring live pictures from Los Angeles as we come on the air right now. People are continuing these protests after what has widely been reported as the Trump administration's escalation. 700 Marines now deployed by the administration arriving today. You can see some of the indications of this type of military presence on American streets. This is a rare effort to deploy US troops inside the US for what would seem like policing purposes, although the details are in deba ...

They had us all like surrounded. Carrie Lopez talking to us from her hospital bed after agents released her and sent her home. She says following this arrest Sunday at Hawthorne and 120th caught on video.I had um lost my balance cuz um he was kind of like shoving me away from the door. And uh that's when I um that's when um I kind of just like um lean forward cuz I was kind of trying to protect the stomach. Gosh, he's pregnant.Video from neighbors we obtained showed them calling for her release. You can hea ...

Immigration Enforcement Protests - Nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies are occurring in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta [1] - The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been dealing with daily protests since October 7th, 2023 [3] - A large protest involving approximately 2500 people occurred in lower Manhattan near Foley Square, with about 200 individuals attempting to cause disorder [3][4] - The NYPD made approximately 86 arrests during the lower Manhattan protest [4] NYPD's Response and Policy - The NYPD emphasizes its expertise in policing protests and its commitment to maintaining safety and order [6] - The NYPD has a Strategic Response Group, consisting of several hundred officers, specifically trained to manage protests [7] - The NYPD's policy, consistent with New York City's sanctuary city laws, is not to participate in civil immigration enforcement [9][10][12] - The NYPD does not coordinate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) regarding raids or enforcement actions [11] - The NYPD's priority is to prevent and address unlawful activities such as blocking streets or causing violence during protests [10] Crime and Quality of Life - Overall crime, including murders, is down in New York City [14][16] - The NYPD is focusing on quality of life issues, responding to 311 calls for service to address concerns like e-bikes, panhandling, and noise [17]

Tonight, it started in California. Now it's spreading around the country as raids expand across America. Protests spread as well. Police trying to push back crowds angry over aggressive immigration raids. Democratic leaders in California saying it would all stop if the raid stopped. Arrest and damage to buildings and vehicles continue. And amid the chaos, a news photographer taking a rubber bullet to the head. Anxiety rising in California as thousands of National Guard members and Marines on President Trump ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of approximately $19.6 million or $0.14 per diluted share on revenues of approximately $605 million, compared to net income of approximately $22.7 million or $0.14 per diluted share in Q1 2024 on revenues of approximately $606 million [24][25] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was approximately $100 million, down from approximately $118 million in the prior year's first quarter [24][25] - Operating expenses increased by approximately 3% year over year, reflecting higher labor costs and general administrative expenses [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues from owned and leased secure service facilities increased by approximately 3% year over year, while revenues from electronic monitoring and supervision services declined by approximately 10% [24][25] - Combined revenues from owned and leased reentry centers, managed only facilities, and non-residential service contracts were largely unchanged compared to the prior year's first quarter [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Utilization at facilities under contract with ICE is currently at approximately 16,000 beds, the highest level of utilization in over five years, while ICE detention levels are estimated at about 48,000 beds nationwide [10][11] - The company has around 3,000 beds available under contract with the US Marshals Service and approximately 6,500 beds at idle facilities [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its capabilities to assist the federal government with immigration enforcement priorities, including a $70 million investment to enhance detention capacity and related services [5][32] - The company has reorganized its corporate management structure to strengthen operational oversight in anticipation of expected growth [5][32] - The guidance for 2025 reflects a "tale of two halves," with the first half impacted by higher overhead and operating expenses, while growth is expected to begin in the second half [6][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the anticipated growth opportunities due to increased immigration enforcement and the need for additional detention capacity [5][32] - The company expects to see additional contract awards in the second quarter of 2025, which will likely activate in the second half of the year [10][11] - Management highlighted the importance of the budget reconciliation process in Congress for future funding availability for ICE [19][80] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 2025 with approximately $1.68 billion in total net debt and expects to reduce net debt by approximately $150 million to $175 million for the full year [19][30] - The company is exploring options for the potential purchase, leasing, or operation of third-party owned facilities to meet federal government needs [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What caused the larger fall in operating income for the electronic monitoring segment? - Management indicated that the decline in profitability was due to a mix shift away from phone services to GPS monitoring devices, impacting margins [39][40] Question: Is the $45 billion funding for ICE detention inclusive of ATD? - Management noted that the focus is on interior enforcement and that as the budget process unfolds, greater utilization of electronic monitoring is expected [41][42][45] Question: What is the current status of ICE detainee numbers? - Management stated that the agency has rapidly increased the number of detainees, and new contracts will help expand capacity [46][48] Question: Will the company consider opportunities in Alabama for new facilities? - Management expressed openness to supporting any governmental client but emphasized the primary focus on federal partners [49][50] Question: What is the status of the Northlake contract? - Management clarified that capital investment for the Northlake facility is included in overall guidance and will be accretive over the contract timeline [72] Question: How does the company view the potential for share buybacks? - Management indicated that share buybacks would be considered once leverage levels are appropriate and after executing current commitments [89][90]