As the national immigration debate continues to evolve, policymakers and the public face a critical question: How do we manage the many individuals entering the U.S. and ensure fair, humane, and efficient enforcement of immigration laws? One often overlooked, yet vitally important, element of this discussion is detention infrastructure. Specifically, the increasing need for immigration detention bed space and the role that private detention facilities and public-private partnerships play in addressing that need.

Far from being a mere convenience, private sector involvement is fast becoming a necessity. With the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) proposing and requesting funding for up to 100,000 detention beds, the limitations of existing s

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