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I'm the Canadian who was detained by ICE for two weeks

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1009 points n1b0m | 6 comments | 19 Mar 25 11:21 UTC | HN request time: 0.526s | source | bottom
1. Mashimo ◴[19 Mar 25 12:59 UTC] No.43411298[source]▶
What is the benefit of leaving the lights on 24/7?

You weaken the inmate, but how does the prison make more profit from that?

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2. ta1243 ◴[19 Mar 25 13:03 UTC] No.43411356[source]▶
It's punishment, which leads to the average american cheering and saying "yes, more!", meaning more support to the system.
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3. themaninthedark ◴[19 Mar 25 13:50 UTC] No.43411987[source]▶
If they turn off or down the light and someone injures another or gets seriously sick then there is a lawsuit.

Layers claim the guards didn't notice because the low light.

Jury finds that is a factor and awards.

Now it is policy in all detention centers to keep light on.

4. b3lvedere ◴[19 Mar 25 15:11 UTC] No.43413049[source]▶
More detuctable costs

Weakened inmates hopefully will not start a riot.

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6. stackskipton ◴[19 Mar 25 16:04 UTC] No.43413800[source]▶
Lowers guard costs. If you turn down the lights, you need more guards and they are more at risk. Lights on, they can easily see and react so you need fewer.