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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alicja Hagopian

Who’s cashing in on Trump’s immigration crackdown? It’s not the American people nor the federal or state governments

For many workers or organizations reliant on the federal government, President Donald Trump’s return to office has meant jobs, funding and entire agencies slashed, as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims to have cut $202 billion.

But one industry has seen exponential growth — and expects even more to come: immigration detention.

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