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Héctor Ríos Morales

DHS, Florida Officials Weigh Opening New Immigration Detention Center in Orlando

The Orlando warehoused ICE visited last week is an industrial warehouse spanning more than 37,000 square feet, three times larger than Alligator Alcatraz, which has capacity for up to 3,000 people. (Credit: Via WFTV 9)

Florida officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities are considering opening a new detention center in Orlando.

According to local reports, ICE was seen touring a warehouse facility in east Orange County, just outside Orlando. The visit was confirmed by News 6, which said it was present when ICE toured the facility on Jan. 16. Three days later, during a press conference, several Florida leaders and community members spoke out against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando.

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