Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is on the verge of finalizing an agreement allowing its police department to detain individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants. This move, part of a larger trend in U.S. educational institutions, could make FAU the first public university to collaborate directly with ICE. The appointment of Adam Hasner, a former GOP lawmaker and executive at the GEO Group, raises concerns about the politics behind this decision, especially given his background with a firm managing multiple ICE detention centers.
Demonstrators in West Palm Beach protested against mass deportations and immigration policies implemented by Trump, signaling public dissent over governmental immigration strategies.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an agreement with ICE that would give campus police the power to detain suspected undocumented immigrants, marking a significant change in university policies.
FAU's new president, Adam Hasner, previously with GEO Group, a for-profit prison company, raises concerns about the potential influence of his past on university governance.
Hasner committed to avoiding partisan politics during his presidency at FAU, yet his background and connections suggest a complex interplay between policy and administration.
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