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Archive for February, 2008

DOJ Budget Request Calls for Immigrant Detention Funds

The President released his $22.7 billion budget proposal for the Department of Justice in Fiscal Year 2009. Among the highlights is this funding for the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT):
Detainee Housing and Transportation: $37.6 million to accommodate an
anticipated increase in the number of detainees housed in non-federal
facilities. These resources will be utilized […]

Posted on February 4th, 2008 under Uncategorized. Comments: None

Stuart, Florida may turn bootcamp lot into immigration center

According to the TCPalm, federal officials are looking to locate an immigration facility in Stuart. The place in question is the site of the site of the former Martin County Sheriff’s Office boot camp, which will take at least several weeks, if not months to determine, the news outlet reported.
The space would provide office space […]

Posted on February 4th, 2008 under Uncategorized. Comments: 3