Travis Air Force Base is reportedly being considered as a potential site for an immigration detention facility by the Trump administration, according to a KQED report. The investigation reveals internal communications among federal officials discussing the evaluation of military installations for detention purposes. This move aligns with President Trump's broader goal of a significant increase in immigration detentions. Local Congressman John Garamendi has expressed strong opposition, highlighting the base's critical role in national security and stating that conversion to an immigration facility would undermine its mission.
President Trump has stated his goal of departing a million people in his first year of office, seeking to expand immigration detention nationally. The proposed installation at Travis would be part of this effort.
The emails show significant coordination among Department of Defense and Homeland Security officials to expedite the plans for Travis Air Force Base as a site for immigration detention and removal operations.
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