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Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

From The Guardian · () English

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  • U.S. Representative Jim Jordan is linked to a group that received "dark money" from an ICE detention contractor.
  • The report highlights ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from immigration enforcement.
  • Jordan is a prominent conservative figure and a Trump loyalist.

A recent report reveals connections between prominent Trump loyalist Jim Jordan and a group that received substantial funding from a contractor involved in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. The findings suggest a link between the Trump administration's immigration policies and organizations that profited from them.

Jordan, the influential chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is known for his conservative stance and unwavering support for Donald Trump. The report specifically points to the Geo Group, a private prison company, as the source of "dark money" funneled to a political group associated with Jordan. This funding allegedly supported efforts aligned with the administration's anti-immigration agenda.

The article suggests that the financial ties raise questions about the influence of private contractors on immigration policy during the Trump era. Jordan's office has not yet publicly commented on the specifics of the report.

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