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Mohd Haider

FEMA Commits $608 Million To Support Trump's Migrant Detention Expansion

Trump Border Asylum Ban Ruled Unlawful By Federal Judge

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to distribute $608 million to states for the construction of immigrant detention centers, a move aligned with the Donald Trump administration’s efforts to bolster capacity for detaining migrants.

What Happened: FEMA announced the initiation of a “detention support grant program” that will cover the expenses of states in building temporary facilities, according to a CNBC report. States have until August 8 to apply for these funds.

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