Immigration and Customs Enforcement contract for new facility in Newark, New Jersey

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a contract for a 1,000-bed facility in Newark, New Jersey, becoming the largest migrant holding center on the east coast. Democrats in New Jersey are upset over the lack of notice from the Trump administration.

Key Points

  • Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey will become the largest migrant holding center on the east coast
  • GEO Group signed a 15-year contract worth approximately one billion dollars to provide services for detainees awaiting deportation
  • New Jersey Democrats express disappointment and opposition to the new facility

Pros

  • Provides needed detention bedspace for ICE in the Northeast
  • Supports expanded immigration enforcement priorities

Cons

  • Democrats in New Jersey are upset over lack of notice from the Trump administration
  • Controversy over private companies contracting with ICE