ICE to Open Major Detention Facility at Fort Bliss
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is set to inaugurate a massive detention facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, on August 17. This initiative aligns with President Donald Trump's efforts to implement what officials describe as the most extensive deportation campaign in American history.
Details of the New Detention Site
The new detention site, located on the Fort Bliss military base near El Paso, is expected to initially accommodate 1,000 individuals apprehended for illegal entry. Over the next two years, plans are in place to expand capacity to 5,000 beds, according to the Department of Defense.
Project Scale and Construction
Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson highlighted the project's unprecedented scale, stating, "Once completed, this will be the largest federal detention center ever built for this crucial mission—the removal of illegal aliens."
Facility Specifications
Known as Camp East Montana, the facility is being constructed under a Department of Defense contract worth up to $1.2 billion. The contractor will progressively increase capacity by adding 2...