Hey everyone! Big news from the U.S.: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is fast-tracking the construction of tent-style immigration detention camps with a whopping $45 billion in new funding. The plan is to boost capacity from 40,000 beds up to 100,000, with some reports hinting at a year-end push and a full-scale target set for the end of 2025. 🚀
Priority sites include military bases and ICE jails, with a 5,000-bed project already underway at Fort Bliss, Texas, and other facilities emerging in Colorado, Indiana, and New Jersey. However, one controversial site in Florida — nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" for its rapid eight-day construction — has ignited strong protests from rights groups, environmental advocates, and local communities. For our tech-savvy readers in South and Southeast Asia, this rapid scaling mirrors the dynamic shifts seen in our own startup scenes, even as it sparks vital debates on efficiency, sustainability, and human rights. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story! ⚡
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U.S. to expand migrant detention capacity to 100,000 beds by year-end
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