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The Rise of America’s ICE Towns | Exclusive Preview
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-11-22 11:01
Immigration Detention & Economic Impact - US citizen Carol Bdios' father was detained by ICE, highlighting due process concerns [1][2] - The US immigration system faces challenges beyond local control [3] - Towns like Estansia, New Mexico rely heavily on federal prison contracts for revenue [4] - Two-thirds (66.67%) of Estansia's gross receipts tax comes from the federal prison contract [4] - The reliance on prison contracts is viewed as a "necessary evil" by some [4] - The system involves significant corporate profits derived from immigration detention [5] - Counties face a difficult balance between economic survival and dependence on human suffering [5]