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Trump Administration to Utilize Military Bases for Immigrant Detention

The Trump administration is developing military bases, including Fort Bliss, as detention sites for immigrants awaiting deportation.

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  1. Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – as it happened

    The proposal would mark a major escalation in the militarization of immigration enforcement after Mr Trump made clear when he came into office that he wanted to rely even more on the Pentagon to curtail immigration.

    Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – as it happened

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  2. Trump's Guantanamo ICE facility an end-run around Congressional inspections

    By establishing a 30,000-bed ICE facility on the Guantanamo Bay naval base, Trump has made an end run around the power Congress specifically gave itself as a check on the executive branch.

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  3. Report: Military Bases to Be Used to House Illegals

    The plan would help address a possible shortage of space for holding the millions of illegal immigrants the administration is seeking to deport.

    Report: Military Bases to Be Used to House Illegals

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Updated: Feb 21st, 2025, 8:27 PM ET

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The Trump administration plans to establish military facilities, starting with Fort Bliss in Texas, to detain immigrants awaiting deportation. This initiative aims to address space shortages at existing ICE facilities and marks a significant shift in immigration enforcement practices. Critics highlight potential violations of due process and concerns regarding transparency, as many detainees may lack access to legal representation. The move also raises questions about the legality of using military resources for immigration detention and how the changes would impact oversight by Congress and public awareness.

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