The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning a significant expansion of its detention system, signing contracts worth up to $7.3 billion to construct new facilities in five states. Among these developments, a $1.2 billion deal has been highlighted for growth in Arizona, prompting discussions surrounding potential increases in detention capacity. Additionally, ICE is exploring the use of mobile detention facilities to further enhance its operations. As part of this expansion, a contractor has been selected to conduct environmental reviews for a facility in Surprise, AZ. Critics and watchdog organizations express concerns over the implications of these expansions and the humanitarian impact they may have.