Summary
President Trump's administration is planning to expand ICE detention centers in the U.S. using warehouses to hold around 80,000 immigrants. This plan is part of a strategy to speed up deportations, with several states identified for these facilities. The draft plan, seen by The Washington Post, is not yet finalized and is subject to changes.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration aims to expand ICE detention by using warehouses.
- The planned expansion could hold about 80,000 immigrants.
- States like Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia may host large sites.
- Smaller sites could be in states like New York, New Jersey, Utah, and Michigan.
- A draft plan suggests the facilities will be modified with necessary amenities.
- The expansion is backed by an increased ICE budget from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- DHS aims to reach a deportation goal of 600,000 by the end of the year.
- There are concerns about facility conditions and oversight, especially from Democrats.
