John T
Governor
(NewsNation) — As the federal government continues large-scale deportations of undocumented migrants, the Trump administration has opened what it calls the largest federal immigration detention center in the country’s history.
The facility, dubbed “Lone Star Lockup,” opened Sunday in Fort Bliss, Texas, under a $1.2 billion Defense Department contract.
The detention center holds 1,000 beds with a plan to expand to 5,000 beds by 2027. Inside are legal access areas, medical treatment areas and recreational space — amenities that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say make it like a “traditional” facility.
The facility, dubbed “Lone Star Lockup,” opened Sunday in Fort Bliss, Texas, under a $1.2 billion Defense Department contract.
The detention center holds 1,000 beds with a plan to expand to 5,000 beds by 2027. Inside are legal access areas, medical treatment areas and recreational space — amenities that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say make it like a “traditional” facility.
