The ICE ‘Conveyor Belt’ In Texas
Feb 05, 2026•28 min
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Immigration enforcement is arresting a growing number of refugees and detaining them in Texas.
It’s a strategy immigration lawyers call a conveyor belt. The number of children in ICE detention has also grown sixfold under the Trump administration – with most being held in Texas.
The ICE detention budget grew by billions last year. What’s the effect on refugees?
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It’s a strategy immigration lawyers call a conveyor belt. The number of children in ICE detention has also grown sixfold under the Trump administration – with most being held in Texas.
The ICE detention budget grew by billions last year. What’s the effect on refugees?
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