"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to open a call center with a specialized unit to locate unaccompanied migrant children. The idea is for local and state authorities to collaborate by informing the immigration agency of the whereabouts of these undocumented minors, thus facilitating their apprehension and subsequent deportation. In addition to locating those aged under 18, it would also target people who entered the country illegally as minors but are now adults."
"The center would provide information to federal authorities, according to the document, published Tuesday on a government contracting website and reported by Reuters. ICE is seeking to create a 24-hour operations center capable of handling 6,000 to 7,000 immigration-related calls daily. The contract document indicates that the facility would be located in Nashville, Tennessee, although it does not explain the reason for choosing that city. CoreCivic, one of the two largest private prison companies that operate ICE detention centers, is headquartered in Nashville."
ICE plans to open a 24-hour call center with a specialized unit to locate unaccompanied migrant children and people who entered illegally as minors but are now adults. The center would gather information from local and state authorities to facilitate apprehension and deportation. The facility is planned for Nashville and would handle 6,000–7,000 immigration-related calls daily. CoreCivic, a major private prison operator that runs ICE detention centers, is headquartered in Nashville. In fiscal year 2024 about 98,000 children crossed the U.S. border alone fleeing poverty, violence, or abuse. Child advocates warn the effort could endanger vulnerable children.
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