'WE EXPECT HONESTY': Town catches Trump planning ICE prison; demands answers

Industry Focus: Fishing and Coastal Community Concerns - Dungenous crab fishing off the coast of Oregon is a dangerous occupation [1] - Newport, Oregon, a town of just over 10,000 people, is the busiest port for Dungenous crab fishing on the West Coast [2] - The removal of the Coast Guard rescue helicopter from Newport is a major concern due to the dangerous nature of the fishing industry [3][4] - Newport Fisherman's Wives believe people will die as a result of the helicopter's removal [4] Government and Community Response - Town officials suspect the Trump administration is planning to convert the Coast Guard facility into an ICE prison [5] - A federal defense contractor contacted the city about leasing land at the airport [5] - Residents of Newport strongly oppose the ICE prison and the loss of the rescue helicopter [6] - A town meeting regarding the issue drew a large crowd, with an overflow area needed to accommodate attendees [6][7][8] - The defense contractor has since backed out of the land lease [9] - Oregon State Representative David Gomeberg stated there is credible evidence of a federal government push to site an immigration detainment facility in the community [11] Potential ICE Facility Development - An unnamed federal agency is reportedly looking to lease other properties in the area [13] - There are reports of recruitment ads for detention officers, bus drivers, and medical personnel [13] - Local businesses have been contacted about delivering water and removing up to 10,000 gallons of sewage daily [13] - The community fears that detaining people is being prioritized over saving lives [14]