Trump Administration Expands Immigration Detention in Indiana
Introduction
In an effort to expand immigrant detention in Indiana, the Trump administration has announced a new partnership that has been nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." This controversial plan will add 1,000 beds for immigrant detainees at a prison outside of Indianapolis, sparking backlash and outrage from immigrant rights activists.
Key Details
The partnership, officially known as the "Indiana Immigration Detention Facility," will be located at the Marion County Jail and will be operated by the private prison company, CoreCivic. This is not the first time the company has come under scrutiny for their treatment of immigrants, with reports of overcrowding, poor living conditions, and lack of medical care.
Furthermore, the agreement between the Trump administration and CoreCivic has raised concerns about the ethics of profiting off of detaining immigrants. The company receives a per diem rate for each detainee, giving them financial incentive to keep the facility at full capacity.
Impact
The expansion of immigrant detention in Indiana has sparked backlash and protests from immigrant rights activists, who believe that the money would be better spent on supporting immigrant communities and providing them with resources to navigate the legal system. The "Alligator Alcatraz" moniker has been met with criticism, as it compares the detention center to the infamous and inhumane Alcatraz prison.
This partnership also highlights the
