SignificantImmigrationThe Independent·The Independent
New ICE rule, requested by top contractor, ends pay requirement for migrants who work while detained

The Independent reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement implemented a new rule ending pay requirements for detained migrants. The policy change was requested by The Geo Group, a major private prison contractor. The Geo Group had faced lawsuits in three states for alleged violations of minimum wage laws regarding migrant workers.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 05:37 PM EDT
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