ICE says relaxed detention standards ‘reduce the burden’ on contractors running its lockups

ICE's decision to ease detention standards allows private contractors managing its facilities to increasingly depend on AI for detainee interactions while still avoiding paying wages for detainees' "voluntary work." This shift could further strain the already contentious relationship between detainees and the immigration system, raising ethical questions about the treatment of individuals in detention. The move underscores the broader implications for human rights and the accountability of private entities in the immigration enforcement process.