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Trump Administration Expands Immigrant Detention Facilities Nationwide

7/23/2025

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The Trump administration is ramping up its immigrant detention strategy, with plans to expand facilities at military bases in New Jersey and Indiana, and boost capacity at Guantanamo Bay for up to 1,000 detainees. A significant $1.26 billion contract has also been secured for a new 5,000-bed facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, to tackle overcrowding issues.

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The Trump administration is ramping up its immigrant detention strategy, with plans to expand facilities at military bases in New Jersey and Indiana, and boost capacity at Guantanamo Bay for up to 1,000 detainees. A significant $1.26 billion contract has also been secured for a new 5,000-bed facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, to tackle overcrowding issues.