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On the recordJune 24, 2025
essentially turning them into 'jails,' which the Mississippi Democrat says would constitute a misuse of the facilities.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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msnbc.com

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Rep. Thompson comments on the misuse of ICE processing facilities for detention.

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