ICE to open Fort Bliss detention camp on August 17
Share this @internewscast.com


EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The large migrant processing and detention facility under construction in Fort Bliss, Texas, will begin operations on Aug. 17, Border Report has learned.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tent complex initially will be able to accommodate up to 1,000 individuals in immigration removal procedures. As construction progresses through 2027, the facility will expand to 5,000 beds.

“After initial operating capacity is reached, the contractor will add more beds in increments of 250 beds a week, until a capacity of 3,000 beds is reached,” ICE said in an email in response to a Border Report inquiry. “ICE personnel will be responsible for the management and operational authority pertaining to Camp East Montana.”

Federal officials said the Fort Bliss facility will help reduce growing migrant populations in other detention centers along the border and elsewhere in the United States. As a processing center, it will refer migrants with final removal orders to ICE Air Operations for return flights to their countries.

The facility is being constructed under a Department of Defense contract worth up to $1.2 billion.

Mostly consisting of canvas tents, the soft-sided facility “offers everything a traditional detention facility offers, including access to legal representation and a law library, access to visitation, recreational space, medical treatment space and nutritionally balanced meals,” ICE told Border Report. “It also provides necessary accommodations for disabilities, diet, and religious beliefs.”

The agency emphasized the dual-purpose facility (detention, processing) will streamline the removal of foreign nationals found ineligible to remain in the country, which is one of the Trump administration’s priorities.

This, as the administration shifts focus to apprehending undocumented immigrants in the interior of the country now that changes to asylum practices, the use of the military on newly designated National Defense Areas, and the return of Border Patrol agents to traditional duties has resulted in migrant apprehensions at the border reaching historic lows.

On the other hand, the proliferation of new migrant holding facilities is sparking backlash from several advocacy groups. Organizations ranging from Vote Common Good to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Wednesday planned to denounce alleged inhumane conditions at centers like the so-called Alligator Alcatraz in Florida and call for grassroots protests.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

82-Year-Old Poised to Become Oldest Individual to Ascend to Mt. Everest Base Camp

In an inspiring display of endurance and determination, 82-year-old David McClung from…

Former Oak Ridge National Lab Nuclear Program Director Faces Charges in Child-Related Case

In Knoxville, Tennessee, the former Director of Nuclear Energy Programs at Oak…

Greene County Commission Rejects Resolution to Advocate for Repeal of Controversial COPA Laws

In Greeneville, Tennessee, the Greene County Commission convened on Monday to address…

Osceola County’s Crucial Vote: New Subdivision Proposal on Overcrowded Narcoossee Road Sparks Debate

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Concerns are mounting regarding the escalating traffic congestion…

Foiled Attack: Man Arrested at Atlanta Airport After Tip-Off Prevents Tragedy

A man accused of plotting to carry out a shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson…

Statesboro Sets a New Standard: Unveiling the Groundbreaking Paving Project Transforming Our Roads

STATESBORO, Ga. — Statesboro has reached a significant milestone, as every road…

Early Voting Commences in Texas, Featuring Brain Health Research Initiative on the Ballot

In an unexpected turn, Texas voting booths could soon become pivotal in…

Trump Pledges Ambitious Agreement with China Following Upcoming Meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Donald Trump confidently asserted that the United…

Newport Officer Faces Charges of Domestic Assault and Unlawful Detention

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Newport Police Officer Brandon Cassady has been charged…

LA Mayor Demands Accountability as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is slated to speak on Monday regarding…

Amazon Cloud Outage Causes Major Disruptions for Snapchat, Robinhood, and More

Amazon announced that its cloud computing division was bouncing back from a…

Record-Breaking Run on Grand Teton Sparks Controversy Amid Alleged Trespassing Violation

Michelino Sunseri made headlines with his daring achievement, scaling Grand Teton, one…