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July 6, 2026
New ICE Facility in Louisiana to Serve as 72-Hour Holding Center for Deportations
- The new 528-bed facility will be located next to Alexandria International Airport, enhancing deportation logistics.
- ICE describes the center as a 72-hour holding facility for migrants awaiting deportation, not a detention center.
- Concerns persist among advocates regarding the treatment and oversight of families and children held there.
- The facility will be operated by LaSalle Corrections, which has faced scrutiny over past management issues.
2 Sources
- A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kidsJul 6, 2026 at 5:32 AM · ABC News
- Trump admin plans new ICE holding facility near Louisiana deportation flight hubJul 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM · Fox News