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ICE spending billions to turn warehouses into migrant detention facilities

ICE spending billions to turn warehouses into migrant detention facilities

Summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is purchasing warehouses in the United States to convert them into detention centers for migrants. These centers are meant to accommodate tens of thousands of detainees, which has stirred debate in some local communities.

Key Facts

  • ICE is buying industrial warehouses across the U.S.
  • These warehouses will be used for immigration detention and processing.
  • The goal is to hold tens of thousands of detainees.
  • The actions have caused controversy in local communities.
  • The plan has gained attention in a small community in Maryland.
  • The White House correspondent Liz Landers reported on this issue.

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