In the News
This page contains relevant news coverage about the proposed ICE mega-facility in Tremont, PA, along with coverage of other proposed warehouse detention facilities.
Local news
Plans for ICE detention center in Schuylkill County draw angry, concerned residents to town hall
Residents vowed to fight a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement proposal to open an immigrant detention center in a former Big Lots warehouse in Tremont Twp., Schuylkill County. A Democratic congressional candidate organized the town hall.
Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News
Detention
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Schuylkill | Times News Online
A 1-million-square-foot former Big Lots warehouse is being eyed as a U.S., immigration detention center.
However, the Schuylkill County Commissioners say no applications for the center have been filed…
<p>By JIM DINO</p><p>Tneditortnonline.com</p>
National news coverage
ICE Begins Buying ‘Mega’ Warehouse Detention Centers Across US
Plans for such centers and jails in nearly two dozen communities have sparked protests over suitability, proximity to homes and schools.
Sophie Alexander