The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies have incurred tens of millions of dollars in costs while attempting to increase detention capacity. This report, released on September 24, 2026, indicates that these costs may continue to rise due to ongoing mismanagement. The GAO documented various costly problems associated with initiatives ICE has pursued since January 2025, when former President Donald Trump ordered the mass arrest and deportation of individuals identified for removal from the country.
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GAO Report Highlights Cost Issues in ICE's Detention Capacity Plans
A report from the US Government Accountability Office details significant financial issues related to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's efforts to increase detention capacity. The report indicates that costs have already reached tens of millions and may continue to rise due to mismanagement.
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