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Time Magazine
July 20, 2026
ICE Considers Expanding Detention Space in 14 Locations—Including Guantanamo Bay and Virgin Islands By Philip Wang
	A recent surge of new detainees has exacerbated the overcrowding problem in ICE facilities nationwide. ICE is currently detaining more than 60,000 people, according to data from the watchdog organization Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse. Over the past year, various problems have been reported at some of the facilities including a measles outbreak, expired food, air conditioning failures, and medical negligence. External Link
	Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University Copyright 2026