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Trump Administration Unveils Controversial Texas Immigration Detention Center
8/15/2025
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- The Trump administration plans to open a new immigration detention facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, initially housing 1,000 individuals, with a total capacity of 5,000.
- The facility's launch comes amid controversies, including investigations into bidding practices and a contractor's death.
- Senator John Cornyn described the facility as a "humane, safe" option for detaining individuals with criminal convictions.
