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Trump administration's immigration crackdown gives local jails a financial boost

NPR
Published June 16, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally is helping provide local jails with much needed revenue. But some people want local officials to stop.

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