Marketplace All-in-One Why a Colorado mental health provider turned down an ICE contract
Jun 18, 2025
A Colorado mental health provider faced tough ethical choices when they declined an ICE contract, raising concerns from the community about the treatment of detainees. The podcast dives deep into the conflict between budget constraints and humane care, highlighting the impact of immigration policies. Additionally, it explores the surprising rise of horror films in the U.S. box office, revealing a shift in audience preferences and the cultural resonance of fear-driven narratives.
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MindSprings' ICE Contract Consideration
- MindSprings in western Colorado considered taking an ICE contract to fill inpatient beds.
- The community reacted strongly, with some vendors refusing to work with them due to the contract.
Concerns About Providing ICE Services
- Providing services to ICE detainees could facilitate detention and deportation practices.
- This potential effect worries immigrant advocates concerned about complicity in enforcement.
Cost Influences ICE Detention Capacity
- Higher costs for detainee care could limit ICE's capacity to detain people.
- Increasing expenses may push the government to limit detention numbers due to funding constraints.