A new ICE facility is planned to open in Alexandria, Louisiana, to speed up deportations for families and kids. The 528-bed holding facility will be located next to an airport hub, allowing for easier transportation of migrants.
Facility Details
The facility, which will be run by a private prison company, is expected to operate as a 72-hour holding center for migrants awaiting deportation. ICE officials have stated that the facility is for ‘self-deporting’ families, who are volunteering to return to their home countries.
Immigration advocates have expressed concerns about the facility, citing the potential for children to be held for weeks or months. They also raised concerns about oversight and the fact that the facility will be run by a private company.
Location and Operations
The facility will be located in Alexandria, Louisiana, near the Alexandria International Airport. The airport is a major hub for deportations, with over 4,400 immigration enforcement flights coming in and out of the airport in 2025.
ICE has instructed contractors that families at the facility cannot be referred to as prisoners, detainees, or inmates. The facility will not be required to engage in headcounts, and families will be allowed to wear their own clothes.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
