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Pentagon Unveils 5,000-Bed Migrant Detention Center in Texas

8/8/2025

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The Pentagon is set to create a massive migrant detention center at Fort Bliss, Texas, named Camp East Montana. Initially designed for 1,000 beds, it can expand to accommodate 5,000. This facility reflects the Trump administration's push for stricter immigration enforcement, aiming to accelerate the detention and deportation process for migrants.

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The Pentagon is set to create a massive migrant detention center at Fort Bliss, Texas, named Camp East Montana. Initially designed for 1,000 beds, it can expand to accommodate 5,000. This facility reflects the Trump administration's push for stricter immigration enforcement, aiming to accelerate the detention and deportation process for migrants.