September 24, 2026

GAO Report Highlights ICE's Continued Wasteful Spending on Detention Projects

ICE has wasted tens of millions on ineffective detention projects since January 2025, including nearly $3 million on unused tents at Guantanamo Bay and $20 million on warehouses that never housed detainees.
The GAO report reveals that Congress allocated $45 billion for detention expansion, but ICE lacks a comprehensive strategic plan, risking further inefficiency.
The detainee population surged from 39,000 in January 2025 to 67,000 by July 30, 2025, amid ongoing mismanagement and high costs associated with detention facilities.
DHS plans to develop a detention expansion strategy by August 31, 2027, but this may be too late to prevent further waste.

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