$1 a day to clean a detention center: The ‘labor exploitation’ of migrants in ICE jails

The issue of migrant labor exploitation in U.S. detention centers has resurfaced following a settlement between California and GEO Group, revealing that detainees are entitled to state labor protections. This spotlights the controversial practice of paying migrants as little as $1 a day to clean detention centers, raising serious ethical and legal questions about labor rights and exploitation. The implications extend beyond individual cases, challenging the broader treatment of migrants and the ethical standards of private prison companies operating within the U.S. immigration system.