Summary
A new proposal in Congress aims to limit ICE's ability to open new detention centers without local approval. This proposal requires federal officials to get consent from state and local leaders before proceeding. It seeks to increase transparency and address community concerns about ICE expanding detention facilities.
Key Facts
- A new congressional proposal requires ICE to get approval from local and state leaders to open new facilities.
- ICE is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and manages immigration enforcement.
- The bill, called the Respect for Local Communities Act, was introduced by Representative Chris Pappas and Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
- DHS must get public comments and written approval before opening new sites.
- Congress must receive advance notice of plans to open or expand detention centers.
- The proposal responds to concerns that ICE is planning large-scale detention facilities without local input.
- ICE has already acquired seven warehouse sites in multiple states for potential conversion into detention centers.
- DHS plans to spend over $38 billion to convert warehouses into detention centers across the U.S.
