Summary
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Kansas plans to cancel a $30 million contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after backlash from other Native Americans. The contract was for planning immigrant detention centers, and the tribe faced criticism due to their historical experiences with forced relocation.
Key Facts
- The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is working to end a $30 million contract with ICE.
- The contract involved planning immigrant detention centers in the U.S.
- KPB Services LLC, a new tribal business, signed the contract in October.
- Critics say it's inappropriate for the tribe, whose ancestors were forcibly moved, to profit from detention centers.
- The tribe's leadership faced internal backlash, leading to executive firings.
- The tribe's chairman emphasized transparency and reconsideration of the contract.
- The contract was increased from $19 million to $29.9 million, nearing the threshold requiring more justification.
- Tribal members expressed feeling blindsided and concerned about reputational impacts.
