Mike Riston
Co-founder of Project Saltbox and former military intelligence analyst who researches and publishes public-records investigations into federal contracting and ICE facility purchases to inform communities and policymakers.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 59min
What Really Happens at an Ice Processing Center?
Mike Riston, co-founder of Project Saltbox and former military intelligence analyst, explains how public-records work uncovers ICE facility purchases and contracts. He outlines maps tracking warehouse buys and how communities use that data. Conversation covers alleged abuses, constitutional concerns around detention, and local organizing tactics.
