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New ICE Staging Center in Louisiana | Virginia Beach News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Feds are rushing to open a new migrant family detention center near an airport in Alexandria, Louisiana — a “staging area” designed to speed up deportations with 500 beds, where families might stay just days. Built on a former military base and run by a nonprofit tied to LaSalle Corrections, a private prison firm with a troubling track record, the facility bypasses the Office of Refugee Resettlement and operates under ICE’s direct control. Officials call it a “humanitarian effort” for “self-deporting” families, but advocates warn it could pressure vulnerable people into leaving without full understanding. Located beside a major deportation hub, the center could launch as early as next month — despite past scandals involving detainee deaths and health violations at LaSalle’s other facilities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45eb5f584b1a8d1d