The Biden administration is seeking to unfreeze an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Adelanto, California, in response to a court order from 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. Rep. Jay Obernolte supports the reopening, while President Biden announces new executive actions on border control.
Key Points
The Biden administration is seeking to lift a ban on new detainees at the ICE detention center in Adelanto, California
ICE has extended evaluations on the facility multiple times, with the latest extension until September
Rep. Jay Obernolte supports the reopening of the facility
President Biden announced new executive actions on border control
Pros
Reopening the facility may help address immigration and border security concerns
It can allow for the detention of individuals who pose a public safety threat
Cons
COVID-19 restrictions may still be in place, limiting the initial intake population
Controversy surrounds the issue with criticism from both Democrats and Republicans