# New Deportation Staging Area in Louisiana | Roanoke News

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Published: 2026-07-06T04:46:05+00:00
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## Resource

The feds are opening a new “staging area” in Alexandria, Louisiana, near the airport, designed to hold up to 528 families and kids for just days before deportation — aiming to streamline chaotic logistics. Managed by LaSalle Corrections, a private prison operator with a troubling track record, the facility avoids calling residents “detainees” but still serves as a deportation hub. Critics warn that families may be pressured into “self-deporting” and question how safety and humanity will be upheld under this controversial setup. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0adb5d42773ff259

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