ICE considers retrofitting warehouses for immigrant detention centers

Government Initiatives & Resource Allocation - The U.S government is considering purchasing warehouses to retrofit them into detention facilities for immigrants [1][2] - The Department of Homeland Security has $4 billion allocated for immigrant detention, part of which may be used for warehouse acquisition [2] Facility Specifications & Capacity - The government aims to create mega detention centers, potentially located in southern states like Texas or Louisiana, near deportation airports [4] - Average Amazon warehouse size is approximately 800,000 square feet, significantly larger than typical ICE detention centers [4] - These mega detention centers could potentially hold tens of thousands of immigrants [5] Operational Control & Logistics - ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) intends to own and operate these detention centers directly, rather than using private contractors [6] - Retrofitting warehouses to meet detention standards, including medical care and security, could take months [8][9]