"A city in California's Mojave Desert is at the center of a growing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement controversy. A privately-owned former prison has been revived by ICE and is poised to become the largest immigration detention facility on the West Coast. Since opening in August, the facility has sparked ongoing protests and drawn serious allegations of neglect and inadequate medical care, along with questions about whether it is operating legally."
"Marisa and Scott are joined by KQED's senior immigration editor Tyche Hendricks to break down the allegations and legal concerns surrounding the facility. Then, they talk to California City Marquette Hawkins about his stance on the detention facility and what it's like leading a city at the center of a national debate. Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox."
The facility is a privately-owned former prison revived by ICE and positioned to become the West Coast's largest immigration detention center. Since opening in August, community members have launched ongoing protests and raised serious allegations of neglect and inadequate medical care. Attorneys, advocates, and officials have questioned whether the facility is operating within legal bounds. Local governance faces heightened scrutiny as city leaders weigh economic, legal, and ethical implications. National attention has focused on conditions inside the facility and on broader immigration enforcement practices. Public debate continues amid calls for transparency, independent inspections, and accountability for detainee welfare.
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