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ICE detainees in Georgia used the facility’s video calling software to expose the conditions inside

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Four men detained at an ICE detention center in rural Georgia used the facility's video conferencing software to expose both the conditions inside and President Donald Trump's hostile takeover of the immigration courts.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Verge and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:39:37 UTC.

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