The Private Prison Pipeline to ICE: A Troubling Legacy of Mass Incarceration As the United States grapples with complex issues surrounding immigration reform and detention policies, it's striking that former private prison officials are increasingly holding key positions within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In recent years, several high ranking executives from companies like Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and GEO Group have taken on senior roles at ICE.
While their expertise in law enforcement and corrections management may seem beneficial, the implications of this trend are far more insidious.