It’s no exaggeration to say that ICE detention camps now threaten to become a central instrument of repression under the Trump administration, writes Rebecca Gordon.
By Rebecca Gordon
TomDispatch.com
The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly:
“A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to...
The article presents a strong argument against the mistreatment and potential deaths of immigrants detained in concentration camps in the United States. By highlighting local resistance efforts, Gordon emphasizes the importance of community action in dismantling these camps. However, the article also raises concerns about the potential transition to actual death camps if opposition remains insufficient. The portrayal of private prison companies as key beneficiaries of this system further undersc...
