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DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases as all Noem-era contracts are reviewed

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases as all Noem-era contracts are reviewed

Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stopped buying new warehouses for immigrants while it reviews contracts signed under former Secretary Kristi Noem. This decision follows the appointment of the new Secretary, Markwayne Mullin.

Key Facts

  • DHS is pausing its plans to buy new immigrant warehouses.
  • The pause is part of a review of contracts made during Kristi Noem's time as Secretary.
  • Markwayne Mullin is the new Secretary of Homeland Security.
  • The decision relates to the department’s role in President Trump's immigration policies.
  • An anonymous senior DHS official provided this information.
  • NBC News initially reported about this pause.

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