The controversial immigration agency, ICE, plots three new facilities in North Carolina. What to know in the latest episode of Billy Ball Explains NC.

ICE is considering up to three new detention centers in North Carolina. They include a controversial, privately-owned prison in eastern NC and a former detention facility for migrant kids in Greensboro.
In the latest episode of Billy Ball Explains NC, we look at ICE’s big expansion plans and what that means for North Carolinians. Tell us in the comments what you think about ICE potentially opening new facilities in NC.

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Video created: 2026-02-11T21:11:06.412Z