Tennessee Town Approves Migrant Detention Center
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Mason, Tennessee approved a plan to convert a former prison into a migrant detention facility operated by CoreCivic. The decision, following President Trump's reversal of a Biden-era ban on private detention facilities, sparked protests. While the mayor cited economic benefits, CoreCivic faces significant legal issues including millions in fines and lawsuits related to inmate mistreatment. This follows similar partnerships between ICE and other states amid the Trump administration's push for increased deportations.
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