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2026-02-15 10:24:01
[US Plans to Spend $38.3 Billion on Detention Centers for Illegal Immigrants] According to documents recently released by the office of New Hampshire Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to invest $38.3 billion by the end of 2026 to purchase and renovate more detention facilities for illegal immigrants. The documents state that ICE plans to purchase 16 buildings and convert them into small detention centers, each accommodating 1,000 to 1,500 people with an average detention period of 3 to 7 days. Simultaneously, it plans to open eight large detention centers, each accommodating 7,000 to 10,000 people with an average detention period of approximately 60 days. ICE also plans to hire 12,000 new enforcement personnel. Government data shows that since January 2025, the number of people detained by ICE has increased by approximately 74%. (CCTV)
