Private prisons are cashing in on Trump's ICE crackdown. They're just getting started

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Shiny Skylar

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants has sent a surge of cash into the pockets of private prison corporations, with the industry poised to reap even more benefits as the government expands its detention efforts.

Since President Trump took office in 2024, shares in companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic have skyrocketed, driven by their lucrative contracts to detain immigrant detainees. The two firms currently house over 90,000 inmates across the United States, with many more living in federal and state prisons where private contractors often provide food, medical care, and labor.

Critics say that private prisons are a result of government outsourcing of costs, allowing lawmakers to sidestep responsibility for incarceration and instead contracting with companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic. The companies guarantee a minimum number of beds at no cost to the government, while also lobbying for legislation that increases detention numbers.

According to Andrea Pitzer, author of a book about concentration camps around the world, private prisons have become an "alliance of unethical governance" that can lead to authoritarian regimes. She believes that as long as there is demand for detention services, companies like CoreCivic will continue to profit from it.

CoreCivic maintains that its facilities prioritize humane treatment and respect for detainee rights. However, critics argue that the company prioritizes profits over people, with reports of violent threats, extortion, medical neglect, and solitary confinement surfacing in several facilities.

A recent $140 million contract between Boeing and CoreCivic to purchase planes for deportations further highlights the connection between private prisons and government policies. Analysts predict that most private prisons will be run by GEO Group and CoreCivic, who have been aggressively pushing their interests during Trump's presidency.

The Biden administration's decision to allow continued outsourcing of incarceration to companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic has dismayed many advocates for prison reform. As the federal government ramps up its detention efforts, critics warn that this could lead to an escalation in anti-immigrant raids, further entrenching private prisons as a solution to social problems.

Under public pressure, President Biden recently phased out private prison contracts under the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons. However, groups like those that supported Trump's presidency have been quick to capitalize on his policies and are now pushing for an even more aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.
 
man this is crazy 🤯 I was just reading about how back in 2019, private prisons were already making a killing off the immigrant detention system, but it's like they're getting away with it because of Trump's policies. and the fact that these companies are basically profiting from people being locked up is just wrong. I mean, what's next? They'll be making planes to deport people too 😂 140 million dollars for a plane is wild. and don't even get me started on the conditions in those prisons, it's like they're treating people as animals not humans.
 
Private prisons raking in cash from gov't contracts 🤑🚔. It's wild how profiteers get richer off people's suffering. We gotta question the priorities, is it really about justice or just saving $$$? 🤝
 
🤕 this is so not cool 🚫 how can we let companies profit off people's lives? 💸 the government should be looking out for its citizens, not just lining the pockets of private profiteers 👀 CoreCivic and GEO Group are making bank off our problems 🤑 it's like they're laughing all the way to the bank 💸 and meanwhile, people are suffering in conditions that are straight out of a nightmare 😱 solitary confinement, medical neglect... it's horrific 🚫
 
🤔 I'm kinda worried about this whole private prison thing... it feels like a win-lose situation for everyone involved 🤑. On one hand, we got companies making bank off these contracts, but on the other hand, it's like they're profiting from people being held in detention centers without even considering their well-being 🤕. I mean, can't we find a more humane solution to our immigration issues? 💡 Maybe it's time for us to think outside the box (or prison walls 😉) and explore alternative ways to support those who are seeking asylum or facing deportation 🌎💖
 
it's just crazy how much money is being made off the backs of people who are already in a vulnerable spot 🤯. these private prison companies are making bank while we're talking about real issues like reform and rehabilitation instead of just throwing more people behind bars for profit. and now they want to take it up another notch with those anti-immigrant raids? no thanks, that's just not right 😡. i mean corecivic claims their facilities are humane but the reports of violent threats and neglect speak for themselves 🚫. we need to be holding our government accountable for making sure people are treated with dignity, not just using them as a way to line corporate pockets 💸.
 
I'm really concerned about how private prisons are profiting from the government's efforts to detain immigrants 🤕. It's not right that companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic are making a killing off of people who are just trying to make a better life for themselves. The fact that they're prioritizing profits over human rights is just unacceptable 🚫. I think we need to rethink our approach to immigration and prison reform, maybe explore more community-based solutions instead of outsourcing it to these corporations 💸.
 
I'm getting super concerned about the whole private prison thing 🤕. I mean, it's crazy how companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic are making bank off people being locked up. They're literally profiting from our society's problems! And don't even get me started on the conditions in those prisons - reports of violence, neglect, and solitary confinement are just too scary 😷.

I think it's super misleading when they say they prioritize humane treatment, but then you see all these instances of exploitation. It's like, if your business model is built on exploiting people, how can that be humane? 🤔

And what really gets me is that some politicians are trying to spin this as a way to "outsourcing" costs, like it's not their problem anymore. But the truth is, they're just passing the buck and making more money for themselves and these corporations 💸.

We need to have a bigger conversation about our immigration policies and how we're treating people who are already vulnerable. Can't we find better solutions that don't involve profiteering off of human suffering? 🤷‍♀️
 
🤕 the whole thing is just so messed up... i mean think about it - private prisons making bank off people who are already vulnerable - it's just heartbreaking 🤯 and what really gets me is that the government is using this as a way to avoid accountability for its own policies 🚫 they're outsourcing costs and shifting blame to these companies, but at what cost? human lives are literally being put on the line here 💔
 
🚨💸😱 This is so messed up 🤯. Private prisons making bank off immigrants 🤝. It's all about the Benjamins 💰, not human rights 👥. The government outsourcing incarceration costs to these companies is a huge problem 📊. We should be focusing on rehabilitation and fair treatment, not profiteering from people's suffering 😔.

And it's not just the money that's the issue – it's the conditions inside those prisons 🚫. Reports of violence, neglect, and mistreatment are appalling 🤕. I mean, what kind of system is this? 🤯 It's an alliance of unethical governance 🤝, as Andrea Pitzer says 👩‍🎓.

We need to stand up against these companies and demand better 🙌. No more profiteering off immigrants' suffering 💔. We need fair treatment, humane conditions, and rehabilitation – not just profit motive 💸. The Biden admin's decision to phase out private prison contracts was a step in the right direction 👍. Now we need to keep pushing for real change 🔄!
 
I don't know how to feel about this 🤔... it seems like private prisons are just a way for the government to outsource problems, rather than actually solving them. Like, if we're so worried about detaining immigrants, can't we find ways to address the root issues that led to their presence in the first place? 🤷‍♂️ And what's with all these huge contracts between Boeing and CoreCivic? It just feels like a massive money grab 💸... does anyone really care about humane treatment for detainees or are they just looking out for their bottom line? 😕
 
💡🐈 so like how can this be okay? these private prisons just profit from keeping people locked up & it's not even about making them better ppl, its just about $$$ 🤑 meanwhile the ppl being held in these places are human beings with rights 🤝 but i guess thats what happens when gov outsources costs to big corps... they dont wanna take responsibility for their own actions 🙅‍♂️ and now we got these companies lobbying for more contracts... like, is this how its gonna get done? 🤔
 
I'm really worried about this whole situation with private prisons 🤕. It seems like the government is just outsourcing its problems and letting these companies make a profit off people who are already vulnerable. I mean, think about it - we're talking about people who are being detained without even having a fair trial or access to proper medical care 💉. And all because of corporate interests? No way, that's not right! 😡

I also don't get why there's so much pressure on the Biden administration to keep these contracts with CoreCivic and GEO Group 🤷‍♀️. Can't we just find a better solution for our immigration issues? Maybe by investing in education and job training programs instead of locking people up? It just seems like a lot of money is being thrown around without any real thought to the human impact 💸.

I'm all about living a mindful lifestyle, but this situation is making me feel really frustrated and helpless 😩. I wish we could have more open and honest conversations about these issues instead of just letting corporations profit off them 🤝.
 
🤕 my heart is breakin' thinkin about the ppl gettin detained & treated like thats okay ... we gotta do better than just profit off people's suffering 🤑 private prisons got a hold on our system & its messin up lives 🌪️ lets hope somethin changes soon so these companys dont keep makin money off ppl in detention 💸 we need 2 focus on real solutions 2 immigration problems not just throwin more $$$ @ privete prison corps 👎
 
🤯 It's just so messed up that these companies are making bank off of detaining people who are just trying to make a new life for themselves. Like, we're already living in a country where people are struggling to get by, and instead of investing in social services or education, our government is giving billions to private prison corporations. It's all about lining the pockets of the rich while leaving us with broken systems and endless detention centers 🤑

And what really gets me is that these companies claim they prioritize humane treatment, but the reports of violence, neglect, and solitary confinement in their facilities are just too many to ignore. We need to start questioning who benefits from this system and whether it's truly serving our communities. The fact that companies like Boeing are now getting into the deportation game is a clear sign of how far we've gone down this dark path 🚨
 
Ugh, I'm literally shaking my head over this whole situation 🤯. Like, come on people, private prisons are not the answer to our social problems. They're just a way for companies to line their pockets while we're talking about human rights and all that jazz 😒. And don't even get me started on how they're profiting off of immigrants who are just trying to make a living in this country. It's wild how much money CoreCivic is making off of this - $140 million for planes to deport people? Are you kidding me?! 🤑

And what really gets me is that these companies are getting away with stuff like violent threats, medical neglect, and solitary confinement because they just have too many lobbyists in Washington 💸. It's all about the benjamins, folks. The Biden administration might have phased out some contracts, but it seems like CoreCivic and GEO Group are still gonna be raking it in. I swear, we need to do better than this 🙄.
 
idk how these ppl think.. just 'cause they're making money off immigrants dont mean its right 🤑. private prisons r like a big scam. the gov outsources costs but ends up paying way more in the long run, and the corporations get to line their pockets 💸. it's all about the benjamins, not about doing what's best for society 🤔. these companies dont care about detainee rights, they just want to make a buck off people who are already vulnerable 🚫. and now they're pushing even harder for more deportation planes? that's just crazy talk 🛩️.
 
I'm all for getting rid of private prisons 🤔, but it's hard to just magically swap them out with public facilities overnight 💸. I mean, we gotta think about the logistics and funding here... it's not like they're gonna be able to magically make those facilities appear out of thin air 😅. And what's worse is that these private prison companies are profiting off people's lives... 90k+ inmates across the US? That's crazy 🤯. I get why the Biden admin wants to phase out contracts, but it's not like they can just wave a magic wand and make everything better 💫. It's gonna take some serious work on both sides of the aisle to fix this problem...
 
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