Billionaire Trump Donor Won't Sell Property to DHS For Migrant Detention
Summary
A company called Majestic Realty Co., owned by billionaire Ed Roski who donated to President Donald Trump, decided not to sell its property to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for use as an immigrant detention center. The decision comes after public concern in the Hutchins, Texas area, which did not want the warehouse converted into a detention site.Key Facts
- Majestic Realty Co. was approached by DHS to use a warehouse in Hutchins, Texas, as a detention center for immigrants.
- The warehouse could have held up to 9,500 immigrants.
- Ed Roski, the owner of Majestic Realty Co., donated $100,000 to President Trump's reelection campaign.
- The company declined to sell the property to DHS, citing local concerns.
- The city's leaders and residents expressed worries about the impact on local development and infrastructure.
- The warehouse was one of four locations DHS considered for expanding detention capacity.
- DHS is looking for more detention space due to increased detentions and deportations under President Trump’s policies.
- Hutchins city officials said they were not well-informed by federal agencies about the proposal.
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