ICE says relaxed detention standards 'reduce the burden' on contractors running its lockups (opens original article in a new tab)

ICE revised detention standards to ease burdens on contractors, allowing AI use for communication and permitting refusal to pay minimum wage for detainee work, drawing criticism over potential worsening conditions and reduced oversight.

• ICE relaxed detention standards to reduce burden on contractors
• Contractors can use AI for noncritical communication with detainees
• Changes allow refusal to pay minimum wage for detainees' voluntary work
• Experts warn of deteriorating detention conditions and reduced oversight