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New Angola Prison Camp to House 400 Dangerous Immigrants

9/4/2025

Summary

Jeff Landry’s Immigration Facility

"Camp 57" at Angola prison will house over 400 undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
The facility, recently renovated, aims to separate dangerous criminals from the general population.
Governor Jeff Landry highlighted security features, including its proximity to a lake and forest.
Concerns exist regarding detainee transfers affecting access to legal counsel and family.
The opening follows a federal court order to close the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida.

Summary

Landry Supports Lockup

A new immigration detention facility, "Louisiana Lockup," will open at Angola prison, known for its harsh conditions.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem indicated it will house high-risk offenders.
The facility currently holds 51 detainees, with a planned capacity of 400.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry endorses the facility as part of efforts to combat illegal immigration.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in "Brown v. Plata" mandated reforms to address prison overcrowding, influencing facilities like the Louisiana Lockup, designed for 400 high-risk offenders. This development follows a federal court order to close Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz," highlighting ongoing concerns about detainee rights and the conditions under which serious criminals are held in the U.S. prison system.

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Jeff Landry’s Immigration Facility

"Camp 57" at Angola prison will house over 400 undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
The facility, recently renovated, aims to separate dangerous criminals from the general population.
Governor Jeff Landry highlighted security features, including its proximity to a lake and forest.
Concerns exist regarding detainee transfers affecting access to legal counsel and family.
The opening follows a federal court order to close the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida.

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