Immigrant detainees to reportedly be held at military bases
Scripps News · New
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In his letter to lawmakers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the use of the military bases in New Jersey and India would be temporary and would not interfere with military operations.
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- Military bases in New Jersey and Indiana are being prepared to detain immigrants.
- The Department of Homeland Security is overseeing the expansion of these bases. 5s
- The Trump administration is increasing efforts to arrest and detain people without legal status. 13s
- Nearly 57,000 people are currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 21s
- There are only about 41,000 beds available for detainees, leading to capacity issues. 26s