US scraps 10,000-bed immigration center plan in Georgia - EUROPE SAYS
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has abandoned plans to convert a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a large immigration detention facility, according to a statement from the city and media. . .
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has abandoned plans to convert a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a large immigration detention facility, according to a statement from the city and media reports released on Friday,News. Azreports, citingAnadolu. “The City of Social Circle has received notification from Congressman Mike Collins that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is no longer pursuing anICEdetention facility within the City of Social Circle,” CNN quoted local authorities as saying. The proposed project had been designed to accommodate up to 10,000 detainees and was expected to employ between 2,000 and 2,500 workers, based on earlier planning documents. According to the report, the federal government had purchased the property for $128. 5 million, a price more than four times higher than its previous sale value of $29. 3 million in 2023. City officials said it is still unclear whether the property will be sold or repurposed in the future. “The City is hopeful that the property will ultimately return to the local tax base and once again contribute to the economic vitality and long-term success of the Social Circle community,” the statement added. CNN reported that the decision is part of a broader review by DHS of plans to convert seven recently acquired warehouses across the United States into detention facilities. A DHS spokesperson said the department remains focused on immigration enforcement and is “always evaluating the best methods” to carry out its mission. The spokesperson also said DHS is shifting toward using existing detention capacity through partnerships with state and county authorities. The proposed facility had faced opposition from local residents and elected officials since it was first announced. News. AzBy Nijat BabayevTags:DhsGeorgiaiceImmigrationimmigration centerUnited States