Recent reports reveal that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has introduced new rules regarding detainee treatment, specifically aimed at reducing the legal and operational burdens on private contractors managing detention centers. These changes were initiated after outreach from top contractors, including the Geo Group, which has expressed a desire for alterations in federal standards for detainee care. ICE claims that these relaxed standards will help streamline operations and mitigate the burden on contractors. Notably, the new guidelines also eliminate the requirement for detainees to be compensated for work performed while in custody, further aligning with the interests of detention facility operators.