Georgia companies poised to bring in $10 billion from Border Patrol and ICE contracts

As public outrage mounts over federal immigration raids and detentions, Facing South follows up on its recent analysis of Border Patrol and ICE contractors in Louisiana and North Carolina with a look at Georgia companies that stand to bring in more than $10 billion to assist immigration operations.

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WATCH: Tram Nguyen on what's next for progressives in Virginia

Watch the full video of our interview with Tram Nguyen of New Virginia Majority about her takeaways from last year's elections, lessons they learned the last time progressives held power in the state, and their plans for moving a bold agenda in 2026.

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Archives: Linking Black and Latino histories

In anticipation of Black History Month, historian and former Institute board member Paul Ortiz reflects on the connections between Black and Latino struggles for freedom at home and abroad.

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First, a big THANK YOU to our friends who stepped up to donate to the Institute's end-of-year fundraising campaign. We are deeply grateful for all of your support for our fearless reporting and valuable research.

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Chris Kromm, Executive Director

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