Small Towns Are Getting Hooked on ICE Detention
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Economic Ties and Detention: Estancia's Struggle
This chapter analyzes the economic changes in Estancia, New Mexico, as it shifts from a former agricultural hub to a community reliant on ICE detention facilities for financial survival. It details the partnerships with CoreCivic, the impact of federal immigration policies, and the complex relationships between local government and private prisons. The narrative highlights the troubling conditions within these facilities and the growing local advocacy calling for a reevaluation of this economic dependency.
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