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2 min readNew ICE Detention Facility Opens at Former Angola Prison in Louisiana
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Homeland Security announces expansion of immigration detention capacity
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The Department of Homeland Security has established a new immigration detention facility called 'Camp 57' on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the facility on Wednesday, noting it can accommodate up to 400 detainees with 51 individuals already transferred there. The facility is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement strategy implemented following the 2024 election.