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Trump's Administration Faces Backlash Over Camp East Montana Contract

3/15/2026

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Trump's Controversial Contract

U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to manage Camp East Montana.
Camp East Montana has faced scrutiny after three detainee deaths and disease outbreaks.
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) criticized previous contractor Acquisition Logistics for fraud and poor conditions, and questioned the contractor's ability to improve the site.
Department of Homeland Security signed a $122.8 million deal for more warehouse space in Socorro, Texas.

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Naqvi's Detention Claims

Summer Sundas Naqvi, a U.S. citizen, says she was detained for more than 30 hours at O'Hare and at Dodge County Jail.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has no detention record.
Family members say she was held with five colleagues, all Pakistani, while the Department of Homeland Security denies transferring anyone from Naqvi's flight.
Naqvi has a history of legal issues, including pleading guilty to filing a false police report.

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Trump's Controversial Contract

U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to manage Camp East Montana.
Camp East Montana has faced scrutiny after three detainee deaths and disease outbreaks.
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) criticized previous contractor Acquisition Logistics for fraud and poor conditions, and questioned the contractor's ability to improve the site.
Department of Homeland Security signed a $122.8 million deal for more warehouse space in Socorro, Texas.

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