The US has abandoned the plan to create a network of mega-centers for holding migrants
Kyiv • UNN
The US Department of Homeland Security has abandoned the initiative of former head Kristi Noem regarding a network of centers. New Secretary Markwayne Mullin has reviewed the strategy, abandoning seven of the 11 warehouses purchased for $700 million.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has abandoned plans to convert empty warehouses into large migrant detention centers and will continue to use existing facilities run by private contractors, as well as state and local authorities. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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The decision effectively means the winding down of one of the key initiatives of former department head Kristi Noem. The project envisioned creating a network of government-run centers capable of simultaneously holding up to 100,000 people awaiting deportation.
From day one, DHS remains exclusively focused on removing the worst illegal criminals from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so
Review of the large-scale program
According to Bloomberg, after Noem's resignation, new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin initiated a review of the migrant detention strategy. As a result, ICE plans to abandon at least seven of the 11 warehouses previously purchased for over $700 million.
These vile criminals should be deported swiftly after arrest, not held on American soil at the expense of taxpayers
The future of the $38 billion migrant detention system reform program is also in question. At the same time, according to the publication, the U.S. administration may keep some of the already purchased facilities operational and is considering the possibility of buying existing detention centers from private prison companies.