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  "title": "Detention expanded as key inspections fell",
  "alt": "Two separate panels show ICE average daily long-term detention population increasing from 40,587 in April 2025 to 61,817 in April 2026, and ODO inspection totals of 194 in fiscal 2024 and 102 in fiscal 2025. The reporting periods differ. 2024 includes follow-up inspections; 2025 generally excludes them and includes assisted self-inspections. Medical inspections continued. GAO found no documented systemwide assessment of the inspection changes.",
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      "Population: 40,587 → 61,817 • April 2025 → April 2026",
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    "alt": "Two separate panels show ICE average daily long-term detention population increasing from 40,587 in April 2025 to 61,817 in April 2026, and ODO inspection totals of 194 in fiscal 2024 and 102 in fiscal 2025. The reporting periods differ. 2024 includes follow-up inspections; 2025 generally excludes them and includes assisted self-inspections. Medical inspections continued. GAO found no documented systemwide assessment of the inspection changes.",
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      "result": "Reviewer reported fresh web access through GAO product-page Accessible PDF link. Confirmed 194 FY2024 inspections include 116 rated and 78 follow-ups; 102 FY2025 inspections include assisted self-inspections and generally exclude follow-ups. Confirmed that GAO retained the holistic-assessment criticism despite the DHS count/rating response.",
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