""Build it and ICE will fill it." This slogan reflects the community's opposition to the potential reopening of the Dublin women's prison as an ICE detention center, emphasizing the broader implications for families and human rights."
""It creates an environment where families are separated, where people are denied their basic human rights, and that is not what Alameda County stands for," said Seema Bader, highlighting the community's stance against the proposed facility."
""I think we need to be very strong and vocal. That Alameda County does not support county resources to be used, in any way, shape or form, for an ICE detention center or correctional facility for immigrants," Bader stated, reinforcing the county's opposition."
"Several Bay Area lawmakers, including East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, blasted any proposal to reopen FCI Dublin for ICE, stating, "The madness must stop. This disgraced facility behind me should not be fur...""
Alameda County will vote on a resolution to stop the former Dublin women's prison from being converted into an ICE detention facility. This follows a previous resolution by the Dublin City Council. Community members express concerns that reopening the prison would harm not only immigrants but also the community, leading to family separations and violations of human rights. The resolution is prompted by reports suggesting the Trump Administration's interest in repurposing the facility, which was closed due to serious allegations of abuse against inmates.
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