Sophie Alexander

Fola Akinnibi and Sophie Alexander, Bloomberg reporters specializing in immigration and detention policy, delve into ICE's controversial plan to expand detention through 'mega centers.' They discuss the shift from temporary tent facilities to converted warehouses, raising concerns about safety and poor conditions for detainees. With a $45 billion funding allocation prompting faster solutions, they highlight the competition among companies vying for lucrative contracts and the local pushback from communities opposing these massive facilities.